Indiana County, Pennsylvania

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Indiana County, Pennsylvania
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Indiana County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 83,246. The county seat is Indiana. The county was created on March 30, 1803, from parts of Westmoreland and Clearfield counties and named after the Indiana Territory.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 834 square miles (2,160 km²), of which 827 square miles (2,140 km²) is land and 7.1 square miles (18 km²) (0.9%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 83,246 people, 32,834 households, and 20,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile (39/km²). There were 36,000 housing units at an average density of 43 per square mile (17/km²).

Education[edit | edit source]

Indiana County is home to several institutions of higher education, including Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), a public university that is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Indiana County is diverse, with significant contributions from education, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture. The presence of Indiana University of Pennsylvania provides a substantial economic boost to the region.

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Notable people[edit | edit source]

  • James Stewart, an Academy Award-winning actor, was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

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