Editing Clark County, Indiana

{{Short description|County in Indiana, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county          = Clark County
| state              = Indiana
| image_flag         = Flag of Clark County, IN.svg
| seal               =
| founded     = February 3, 1801
| seat wl       = Jeffersonville
| largest city  = Jeffersonville
| area_total_sq_mi   = 376.45
| area_land_sq_mi    = 372.86
| area_water_sq_mi   = 3.60
| area percentage    = 0.96%
| census yr          = 2020
| pop                = 121093 
| pop_est_as_of      = 2023
| population_est     = 125467
{{gain}}
| density_sq_mi      = auto
| time zone          = Eastern
| website             = {{URL|https://www.co.clark.in.us/}}
| named for          = General [[George Rogers Clark]]
| district           = 9th
| ex image           = Clark County Courthouse Indiana 001.JPG
| ex image cap       = Clark County Courthouse in Jeffersonville, Indiana
| footnotes          = &nbsp;
* Indiana county number 10
* Second oldest county in Indiana }}
'''Clark County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Indiana]], located directly across the [[Ohio River]] from [[Louisville]], [[Kentucky]]. At the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 121,093.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Clark County, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/clarkcountyindiana/MAN450212 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806012012/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/clarkcountyindiana/MAN450212 |archive-date=August 6, 2023 |access-date=June 9, 2022 |website=census.gov}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Jeffersonville, Indiana|Jeffersonville]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> Clark County is part of the [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville/Jefferson County]], [[Kentucky|KY]]–IN [[Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

==History==
Clark County lies on the north bank of the [[Ohio River]]. A significant gateway to the state of [[Indiana]], Clark County's settlement began in 1783. The state of [[Virginia]] rewarded General [[George Rogers Clark]] and his regiment for their [[Illinois campaign|victorious capture]] of Forts Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes from the British, by granting them {{convert|150000|acre|km2}} of land. A small portion of this land, {{convert|1000|acre|km2}}, became known as [[Clarksville, Indiana|Clarksville]], the first authorized American settlement in the [[Northwest Territory]], founded the next year in 1784.<ref name="CC">[http://www.genealogyinc.com/indiana/clark-county/ Clark County Genealogical Records ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080121144205/http://www.genealogyinc.com/indiana/clark-county/ |date=January 21, 2008 }} Retrieved January 21, 2008</ref>

Clark County was formed on February 3, 1801, with territory annexed from [[Knox County, Indiana|Knox]], the first county formed in the Territory in 1790. This original area in Clark County was subsequently altered and reduced with the formation of other counties: Harrison (1808), Franklin, Jefferson, and Wayne (1811), Switzerland and Washington (1814), Jackson and Ripley (1816), Jennings (1817), Crawford and Randolph (1818), Fayette and Floyd (1819), Scott (1820), Union (1821), Decatur and Rush (1822).<ref>AniMap County Boundary Historical Atlas. (Gold Bug Software, Alamo, CA)</ref>

The first county seat was established in [[Springville, Clark County, Indiana|Springville]], on April 7, 1801.<ref name=CC/> Jeffersonville was platted in 1802, and on June 9 the Territorial Governor ([[William Henry Harrison]]) ordered that it be regarded as the county seat. However, on December 14, 1810, the seat designation was given to Charlestown, which retained the designation until 1873, when on September 23 the Jefforsonville mayor ([[Luther Warder]]) successfully campaigned for the county seat's return.

Clark County was a hotbed for antislavery sentiment during the territorial period. In 1807, citizens petitioned Congress to uphold the legal prohibition of slavery established in the Northwest Ordinance in response to efforts by Harrison and his supporters to have the prohibition repealed. Many settlers were Quakers who had migrated from North Carolina to escape the oppressive conditions of the slave states and did not want to see slavery be established in Indiana.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Salafia |first=Matthew |title=Slavery's Borderland: Freedom and Bondage Along the Ohio River |publisher=University of Pennsylvania |year=2013 |isbn=978-0-8122-4521-9 |location=Philadelphia |pages=97–98}}</ref>

From its beginning Clark County's history, culture and growth have been linked to the development of the river. Early nineteenth-century steamboats transported goods to the upper Ohio, providing opportunities for commercial and industrial growth in the county. In 1832, [[James Howard (shipbuilder)|James Howard]] founded the [[Howard Steamboat Museum|Howard shipyards]] making Clark County a leader in shipbuilding.<ref name="CCH">[http://www.co.clark.in.us/history.html Clark County Government – History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090608184847/http://www.co.clark.in.us/history.html |date=June 8, 2009 }} March 19, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013</ref>

The railroad brought further economic growth. The [[Monon Railroad|Monon line]] spanned from New Albany to Chicago, and the [[Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad|Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad]] provided Clark County and southern Indiana with access to the northern trading centers of Indianapolis and Chicago.

Industries locating to Clark County during the nineteenth century included the [[Louisville Cement Company]] in [[Speed, Indiana]] and the Ford Plate Glass Company established in Jeffersonville in 1876.

During the 1920s, Clark County attracted the [[Colgate-Palmolive Company]] to the Clarksville Riverfront. Colgate purchased the former [[Indiana Reformatory building]] in 1923. The company rehabilitated and adapted the building for its dedication in 1924. It stayed in business until early 2008.<ref name=CCH/>

During [[World War II]] the county prospered. The federal government began the Indiana Arsenal near [[Charlestown, Indiana|Charlestown]] in 1940.<ref name=CCH/> Producing smokeless powder for the war effort, the arsenal employed up to 20,000. Howard shipyards was commissioned by the Navy to produce landing craft. Later Howard shipyards reorganized as Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Company ([[Jeffboat]]) — a current major employer (1991).<ref name=CCH/>

When the war ended, the county experienced significant residential and commercial growth, aided by the [[Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956|1956 Interstate Act]]. The improved access provided by [[Interstate 65]] encouraged additional subdivisions and shopping centers.

[[File:View of Louisville from Clarksville.jpg|thumb|left|View of Louisville from Clarksville]]
Clark County history has been closely associated with the development of the [[Ohio River]]. From its beginnings, Clark County relied on the river for economic opportunities. Clark County has diversified its economic base, lessened its dependency on the river, and continues to develop in new directions. However, the county still looks to the river as one link to its significant pioneer heritage.

==Geography==
Clark County lies on the east edge of Indiana; its eastern border abuts the northern border of the state of Kentucky (across the Ohio River). The terrain is low rolling hills, with the area either devoted to agriculture or urban development. The west part of the county is carved with drainages.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clark+County,+IN/@38.4371421,-85.8451597,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88697bdf14ff4575:0x46532ddeca0f9a06!8m2!3d38.4492903!4d-85.7256372 Clark County IN] Google maps Retrieved December 21, 2019</ref> The highest point on the terrain is a ridge WNW of [[Henryville]] near the border with [[Scott County, Indiana|Scott County]], at {{convert|1,030|ft|m|abbr=on}} ASL.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clark County High Point |url=https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=22954 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918222947/https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=22954 |archive-date=September 18, 2020 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=Peakbagger.com}}</ref>

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of {{convert|376.45|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|372.86|sqmi}} (or 99.05%) is land and {{convert|3.60|sqmi}} (or 0.96%) is water.<ref name=CD/>

===Adjacent counties===
{{div col}}
* [[Scott County, Indiana|Scott County]] - north
* [[Jefferson County, Indiana|Jefferson County]] – northeast
* [[Trimble County, Kentucky]] – northeast
* [[Oldham County, Kentucky]] – east
* [[Jefferson County, Kentucky]] – south
* [[Floyd County, Indiana|Floyd County]] – southwest
* [[Washington County, Indiana|Washington County]] – west
{{div col end}}

Clark County is one of the few counties in the US to border two counties of the same name in different states (Jefferson County Indiana and Kentucky)-

===Cities===
* [[Charlestown, Indiana|Charlestown]]
* [[Jeffersonville, Indiana|Jeffersonville]]

===Towns===
{{div col}}
* [[Borden, Indiana|Borden]]
* [[Clarksville, Indiana|Clarksville]]
* [[Sellersburg]]
* [[Utica, Indiana|Utica]]
{{div col end}}

===Census-designated places===
* [[Henryville]]
* [[Memphis, Indiana|Memphis]]
* [[New Washington, Indiana|New Washington]]

===Unincorporated places===
Source:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clark County State Bank |title=Clark County 1918 Indiana |url=http://www.historicmapworks.com/Atlas/US/9796/Clark+County+1918/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907170810/http://www.historicmapworks.com/Atlas/US/9796/Clark+County+1918/ |archive-date=September 7, 2014 |access-date=September 7, 2014 |website=historicmapworks.com |publisher=Historic Map Works}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Clark County State Bank |title=Clark County 1918 Indiana |url=http://mygenealogyhound.com/maps/indiana-maps/IN-Clark-County-Indiana-1908-map.jpg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304212604/http://mygenealogyhound.com/maps/indiana-maps/IN-Clark-County-Indiana-1908-map.jpg |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=October 15, 2015 |website=mygenealogyhound.com |publisher=My Genealogy Hound}}</ref>
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* [[Arctic Springs]]
* [[Belknap, Clark County, Indiana|Belknap]]
* [[Bennettsville, Indiana|Bennettsville]]
* [[Bethlehem, Indiana|Bethlehem]]
* [[Black Diamond, Indiana|Black Diamond]]
* [[Blue Lick, Indiana|Blue Lick]]
* [[Broom Hill, Indiana|Broom Hill]]
* [[Carwood]]
* [[Cementville, Indiana|Cementville]]
* [[Clarke, Indiana|Clarke]]
* [[Dallas, Indiana|Dallas]]
* [[Dyeton, Indiana|Dyeton]]
* [[Floyd, Indiana|Floyd]]
* [[Hamburg, Clark County, Indiana|Hamburg]]
* [[Haussdale, Indiana|Haussdale]]
* [[Henze, Indiana|Henze]]
* [[Hibernia, Clark County, Indiana|Hibernia]]
* [[Hughes, Indiana|Hughes]]
* Longview Beach
* [[Marysville, Indiana|Marysville]]
* [[Nabb, Indiana|Nabb]]
* [[New Market, Clark County, Indiana|New Market]]
* [[Oak Park, Indiana|Oak Park]]
* [[Otisco, Indiana|Otisco]]
* [[Otto, Indiana|Otto]]
* [[Prairie Crossing, Indiana|Prairie Crossing]]
* [[Prather, Clark County, Indiana|Prather]]
* [[Pulltight, Indiana|Pulltight]]
* [[River Ridge, Indiana|River Ridge]]
* [[Rockford, Clark County, Indiana|Rockford]]
* [[Solon, Indiana|Solon]]
* [[Speed, Indiana|Speed]]
* [[St Joseph, Indiana|St Joseph]]
* [[Starlight, Indiana|Starlight]]
* [[Sunset Village, Indiana|Sunset Village]]
* [[Underwood, Indiana|Underwood]]
* [[Watson, Indiana|Watson]]
* Wilson
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===Extinct towns===
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* [[Andalusia, Indiana|Andalusia]]
* [[Claysburg, Indiana|Claysburg]]
* [[Oregon, Indiana|Oregon]]
* [[Port Fulton, Indiana|Port Fulton]]
* [[Springville, Clark County, Indiana|Springville]]
{{div col end}}

===Townships===
{{div col|colwidth=15em}}
* [[Bethlehem Township, Clark County, Indiana|Bethlehem]]
* [[Carr Township, Clark County, Indiana|Carr]]
* [[Charlestown Township, Clark County, Indiana|Charlestown]]
* [[Jeffersonville Township, Clark County, Indiana|Jeffersonville]]
* [[Monroe Township, Clark County, Indiana|Monroe]]
* [[Oregon Township, Clark County, Indiana|Oregon]]
* [[Owen Township, Clark County, Indiana|Owen]]
* [[Silver Creek Township, Clark County, Indiana|Silver Creek]]
* [[Union Township, Clark County, Indiana|Union]]
* [[Utica Township, Clark County, Indiana|Utica]]
* [[Washington Township, Clark County, Indiana|Washington]]
* [[Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana|Wood]]
{{div col end}}

===Transit===
*[[Transit Authority of River City]]

===Major highways===
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* [[File:I-65.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 65 in Indiana|Interstate 65]]
* [[File:I-265.svg|20px]] [[Interstate 265]]
* [[File:US 31.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 31 in Indiana|U.S. Route 31]]
* [[File:indiana 3.svg|20px]] [[State Road 3 (Indiana)|State Road 3]]
* [[File:indiana 60.svg|20px]] [[State Road 60 (Indiana)|State Road 60]]
* [[File:indiana 62.svg|20px]] [[State Road 62 (Indiana)|State Road 62]]
* [[File:indiana 160.svg|20px]] [[State Road 160 (Indiana)|State Road 160]]
* [[File:indiana 265.svg|20px]] [[State Road 265 (Indiana)|State Road 265]]
* [[File:indiana 362.svg|20px]] [[State Road 362 (Indiana)|State Road 362]]
{{div col end}}

===Airport===
*KJVY – [[Clark Regional Airport]]

==Climate and weather==
{{climate chart
|[[Jeffersonville, Indiana]]
|25|41|3.28
|29|47|3.25
|37|57|4.41
|46|67|3.91
|56|75|4.88
|65|83|3.76
|70|87|4.30
|68|86|3.41
|61|79|3.05
|49|68|2.79
|39|56|3.81
|30|45|3.69
|float=right
|units=imperial
|clear=both
|source=The Weather Channel<ref name="WX">{{Cite web |title=Monthly Averages for Jeffersonville IN |url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIN0313 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023103006/http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USIN0313 |archive-date=October 23, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2011 |publisher=The Weather Channel}}</ref>}}
In recent years, average temperatures in Jeffersonville have ranged from a low of {{convert|25|°F}} in January to a high of {{convert|87|°F}} in July, although a record low of {{convert|-22|°F}} was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of {{convert|107|°F}} was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from {{convert|2.79|in}} in October to {{convert|4.88|in}} in May.<ref name=WX/>

Two towns in Clark County, [[Marysville, Indiana|Marysville]] and [[Henryville]] suffered major damage during the [[tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2012]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The day in pictures – USATODAY.com Photos |url=http://mediagallery.usatoday.com/Tornadoes+hit+the+South/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126074104/https://www.usatoday.com/ |archive-date=January 26, 2024 |access-date=May 31, 2012}}</ref>

==Government==
For most of its history, Clark County was a Democratic-leaning county, its politics more in line with neighboring Kentucky than Indiana. However, the county voted for the national winner in all but 2 elections from 1924 to 2004 (1952, 1968). Since the start of the second millennium, the county has trended strongly Republican, moving away from its previous near-bellwether status.
{{See also|Government of Indiana}}

The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the [[Constitution of Indiana]], and by the [[Indiana Code]].

'''County Council'''

The seven-member county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four representatives are elected from county districts, and three are elected at large. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.<ref name="inc3623">{{Cite web |last=[[Indiana Code]] |title=Title 36, Article 2, Section 3 |url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar2/ch3.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005194234/http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar2/ch3.html |archive-date=October 5, 2008 |access-date=September 16, 2008 |publisher=IN.gov}}</ref><ref name="inc2102">{{Cite web |last=Indiana Code |title=Title 2, Article 10, Section 2 |url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title3/ar10/ch2.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041227171739/http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title3/ar10/ch2.pdf |archive-date=December 27, 2004 |access-date=September 16, 2008 |publisher=IN.gov}}</ref>

'''Board of Commissioners'''

The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.<ref name=inc3623/><ref name=inc2102/>

'''Courts'''

The Clark County Judicial System consists of 8 Courts:
* Clark Circuit Court (Judge Daniel Moore)
* Clark Superior Court #1 (Judge Vicki Carmichael)
* Clark Superior Court #2 (Judge Jerome Jacobi)
* Clark Superior Court #3 (Judge Joe P. Weber)
* Jeffersonville City Court – Office Expired December 31, 2015
* Charlestown City Court (Judge George Waters)
* Clarksville Town Court (Judge Samuel Gwin)
* Sellersburg Town Court (Judge Thomas Lowe)

By statute, the Circuit and Superior Courts have unlimited jurisdiction with the power to hear civil and criminal cases. City and Town Courts have jurisdiction to hear Ordinance violations and misdemeanor prosecutions, as well as civil actions where the amount in controversy does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500). Judgments in the City and Town Courts may be appealed de novo to the Clark Circuit Court. In addition, Clark Superior Court #3 maintains a Small Claims Docket. Local Rules of Practice may also limit the ability of a Court to hear certain cases. Judgments in other Courts may be appealed to the Indiana Court of appeals or the Indiana Supreme Court.

The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are assisted by 3 Magistrates, who are appointed and serve at the direction of the elected Judges.

The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are elected on a partisan basis, must reside within the county, and serve six-year terms. The City and Town Court Judges are elected to four-year terms on a partisan basis, and must reside within the City/Town.

Felony and Misdemeanor prosecutions are filed by the Prosecuting Attorney, who is elected on a partisan basis, must reside within the county, and serves a term of four years. The current Prosecuting Attorney, Steven D. Stewart, has been in Office since 1989.<ref name=inc2102/>

'''County officials'''

The county has several other elected offices, including [[prosecuting attorney]], [[sheriff]], [[coroner]], [[auditor]], [[treasurer]], [[recorder of deeds|recorder]], [[surveyor]], and circuit [[court clerk]]. These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions must declare a [[political party|party]] affiliation and be residents of the county.<ref name=inc2102/>

===Elected county officials===
Clark County is part of [[Indiana's 9th congressional district]] and is represented in Congress by [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[Trey Hollingsworth]].;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Conressman Trey Hollingsworth |url=https://hollingsworth.house.gov/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226025253/https://hollingsworth.house.gov/ |archive-date=February 26, 2017 |access-date=November 19, 2017}}</ref> [[Indiana Senate]] districts 45 and 46;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indiana Senate Districts |url=http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/3006.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110115070750/http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/3006.htm |archive-date=January 15, 2011 |access-date=January 23, 2011 |publisher=State of Indiana}}</ref> and [[Indiana House of Representatives]] districts 66, 70, 71, 72 and 73.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indiana House Districts |url=http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/3005.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110115070752/http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/3005.htm |archive-date=January 15, 2011 |access-date=January 23, 2011 |publisher=State of Indiana}}</ref>

Due to decadal redistricting and the 2022 general election, Clark County is now represented in the [[Indiana General Assembly]] by District 45 Senator [[Chris Garten]], District 66 Representative [[Zach Payne]], District 70 Representative [[Karen Engleman]], and District 71 Representative [[Rita Fleming]].

The Clark County Council has 5 elected officials (as of May 2018). The Clark County Council of 2019 includes:
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* Barbara Hollis (District 1)
* Janne Newland (District 2)
* Brittney Ferree (District 3)
* Steve Doherty (District 4)
* David Abbott (at-large)
* John Miller (at-large)
* Kevin Vissing (at-large)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clark County Indiana County Council |url=https://www.co.clark.in.us/index.php/clark-county-indiana-government/clark-county-indiana-county-council |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422193226/https://co.clark.in.us/index.php/clark-county-indiana-government/clark-county-indiana-county-council |archive-date=April 22, 2021 |access-date=March 22, 2021}}</ref>
* R. Scott Lewis (Attorney)
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The three elected Clark County Commissioners are (as of 2019):
* Jack Coffman
* Connie Sellers
* Bryan Glover<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clark County Indiana Commissioners |url=https://www.co.clark.in.us/index.php/clark-county-indiana-government/clark-county-indiana-commissioners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218111023/https://www.co.clark.in.us/index.php/clark-county-indiana-government/clark-county-indiana-commissioners |archive-date=February 18, 2023 |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=www.co.clark.in.us}}</ref>

Other county office holders as determined by the 2022 general election:
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* Prosecutor: Jeremy Mull
* Sheriff: Scottie Maples
* Clerk: Ryan Lynch
* Auditor: Danny Yost
* Treasurer: Monty Snelling
* Recorder: Steve Gill
* Assessor: Butch Love
* Surveyor: David Ruckman<ref>{{Cite web |title=General election results |url=https://co.clark.in.us/index.php/component/rsfiles/download-file/files?path=Elections%252FResults%252F2022%252FGeneral%2BElection%252F2022%2BGeneral%2BElection%2BResults%2BSummary.pdf&Itemid=225 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217224353/https://co.clark.in.us/index.php/component/rsfiles/download-file/files?path=Elections%252FResults%252F2022%252FGeneral%2BElection%252F2022%2BGeneral%2BElection%2BResults%2BSummary.pdf&Itemid=225 |archive-date=December 17, 2022 |access-date=December 17, 2022}}</ref>
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1810= 5670
|1820= 8709
|1830= 10686
|1840= 14595
|1850= 15828
|1860= 20502
|1870= 24770
|1880= 28610
|1890= 30259
|1900= 31835
|1910= 30260
|1920= 29381
|1930= 30764
|1940= 31020
|1950= 48330
|1960= 62795
|1970= 75876
|1980= 88838
|1990= 87774
|2000= 96472
|2010= 110232
|2020= 121093
|estyear=2023
|estimate=125467
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html |access-date=April 2, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |archive-date=April 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407074341/https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717060613/https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |archive-date=July 17, 2022 |access-date=July 10, 2014 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref><br>1790–1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120811110448/http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/ |archive-date=August 11, 2012 |access-date=July 10, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/in190090.txt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004214054/http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/in190090.txt |archive-date=October 4, 2014 |access-date=July 10, 2014 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref><br>1990–2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218203824/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=December 18, 2014 |access-date=July 10, 2014 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010–2019<ref name="QF">{{Cite web |title=Clark County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/18/18019.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224044242/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/18/18019.html |archive-date=February 24, 2016 |access-date=September 17, 2011 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref>
}}

As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 110,232 people, 44,248 households, and 29,474 families in the county.<ref name="DP">{{Cite web |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US18019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213014817/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US18019 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=July 10, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|295.6|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|inhabitants&nbsp;|inhabitants|}}. There were 47,776 housing units at an average density of {{convert|128.1|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}.<ref name="CD">{{Cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US18019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212200302/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY10/0500000US18019 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=July 10, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 87.1% white, 6.9% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.9% of the population.<ref name=DP/> In terms of ancestry, 24.3% were [[Germans|German]], 15.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 13.0% were [[Americans|American]], and 9.8% were [[English people|English]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0400000US18%7c0500000US18019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200214003931/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0400000US18%7C0500000US18019 |archive-date=February 14, 2020 |access-date=July 10, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref>

Of the 44,248 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.4% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 37.9 years.<ref name=DP/>

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $58,090. Males had a median income of $43,053 versus $32,361 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,592. About 9.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0400000US18%7c0500000US18019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200214002524/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0400000US18%7C0500000US18019 |archive-date=February 14, 2020 |access-date=July 10, 2015 |publisher=US Census Bureau}}</ref>

===2020 census===

{| class="wikitable"
|+Clark County Racial Composition<ref>{{Cite web |title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Clark County, Indiana |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Clark%20County,%20Indiana&t=Race%20and%20Ethnicity&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112034604/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Clark%20County,%20Indiana&t=Race%20and%20Ethnicity&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |archive-date=November 12, 2022 |access-date=November 12, 2022}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (NH)
|95,403
|78.8%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (NH)
|9,265
|7.65%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] (NH)
|249
|0.2%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]] (NH)
|1,305
|1.1%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|127
|0.1%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]] (NH)
|6,853
|5.7%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|7,891
|6.5%
|}

==Education==
Four public school districts and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis serve Clark County. The county is also served by two colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degrees.

===Public school districts===
'''Clarksville Community School Corporation'''<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2009 |title=Clarksville Community Schools |url=http://www.ccsc.k12.in.us/ccsc/Home%20Page |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071216125348/http://www.ccsc.k12.in.us/ccsc/Home%20Page |archive-date=December 16, 2007 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>
{{div col}}
* Clarksville Senior High School
* Clarksville Middle School
* Greenacres Elementary School
* George Rogers Clark Elementary School (Closed 05/2010)
{{div col end}}
'''Silver Creek School Corporation'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Silver Creek School Corporation |url=https://scsc.school/ |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>
* [[Silver Creek High School (Indiana)|Silver Creek High School]]
* [[Silver Creek Middle School]]
* [[Silver Creek Elementary School]]
'''Borden–Henryville School Corporation'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Borden–Henryville School Corporation |url=https://bhsc.school/ |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>
{{div col}}
* [[Borden Jr/Sr High School]]
* [[Henryville Jr/Sr High School]]
* [[Borden Elementary School]]
* [[Henryville Elementary School]]
{{div col end}}
'''Greater Clark County Schools'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Greater Clark County Schools |url=http://www.gcs.k12.in.us/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108040807/http://gcs.k12.in.us/ |archive-date=November 8, 2013 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>
{{div col}}
* [[Charlestown Senior High School]]
* [[Jeffersonville High School]]
* New Washington High School
* Charlestown Middle School
* New Washington Middle School
* Parkview Middle School
* River Valley Middle School
* Bridgepoint Elementary School
* Maple Elementary School
* New Washington Elementary School
* Northaven Elementary School
* Parkwood Elementary School
* Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
* Jonathan Jennings Elementary School
* Riverside Elementary School
* Spring Hill Elementary School
* Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
* Utica Elementary School
* Wilson Elementary School
* Options Alternative School
* Corden Porter School
{{div col end}}

===Private schools===
; [[Archdiocese of Indianapolis]]
* [[Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome &#124; Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School |url=http://providencehigh.net/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090926115833/http://providencehigh.net/ |archive-date=September 26, 2009 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>
* St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School(K–7)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School in Clarksville IN |url=http://www.stanthonyschool.us/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523095144/http://www.stanthonyschool.us/ |archive-date=May 23, 2009 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>
* Sacred Heart of Jesus (PK–8)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=http://SacredHeartSchool.us/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223193246/http://sacredheartschool.us/ |archive-date=February 23, 2009 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>
* St. John Paul II School(K–8)<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2006 |title=St. John Paul II Catholic School |url=https://stjohnpaulschool.org/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061012010101/https://stjohnpaulschool.org/ |archive-date=October 12, 2006 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>

===Colleges and universities===
* Ivy Tech State College (Non-profit)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ivy Tech Community College |url=http://www.ivytech.edu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091104223316/http://www.ivytech.edu/ |archive-date=November 4, 2009 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>
* Mid-America College of Funeral Services (Non-profit)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mid-America College of Funeral Service Education Mortuary Profession School – Jeffersonville IN |url=http://www.mid-america.edu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922060009/http://www.mid-america.edu/ |archive-date=September 22, 2009 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>
* Ottawa University – Jeffersonville (Non-Profit)<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2009 |title=Ottawa University |url=http://www.ottawa.edu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070830014919/http://www.ottawa.edu/ |archive-date=August 30, 2007 |access-date=September 21, 2009}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Indiana}}
* [[Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area]]
* [[Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Bardstown, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark County, Indiana]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|https://www.co.clark.in.us/}}

{{Geographic location
| Centre    = Clark County, Indiana
| Northwest = [[Scott County, Indiana|Scott County]]
| North     = [[Jefferson County, Indiana|Jefferson County]]
| Northeast = [[Trimble County, Kentucky]]
| East      = [[Oldham County, Kentucky]]
| South     = [[Jefferson County, Kentucky]]
| Southwest = [[Floyd County, Indiana|Floyd County]]
| West      = [[Washington County, Indiana|Washington County]]
}}

{{Clark County, Indiana}}
{{Indiana}}

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