Jennings County, Indiana
Jennings County: County in Indiana, United States
About
Jennings County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,525 and a population density of 29 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,515 inhabitants. Its county seat is Vernon. The county was created 208 years ago in 1816.
Quick Facts about Jennings County
| Population : | 27,515 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| Area : | 980 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.47% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.53% |
| Named for : | Jonathan Jennings |
| Altitude : | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital : | Vernon |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1816 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:07:20 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jennings County is located at 38°59'49"N 85°37'41"W (38.9969300, -85.6280600). It has 2 neighbors: Decatur County and Scott County.
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The largest city of Jennings County is North Vernon with a population of 6,626. . See all Jennings County cities & populated places.
Jennings County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jennings County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Vernon | 6,626 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Lovett | 1,121 | Township in Jennings County, Indiana |
| Vernon | 314 | Town in Indiana, United States |
Jennings County has 2 neighbours.
- Decatur County county in Indiana, United States
- Scott County county in Indiana, United States
- Vernon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jennings County decreased by 3.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,525 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,155 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,145 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,227 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,916 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,834 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,648 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,652 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,679 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,735 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,515 | -0.8% | estimation process |
People born in Jennings County (1)
Clifford P. Smith was born in Jennings County
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|---|---|---|
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| Johnson County | 160,607 | County in Indiana, United States |
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