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Demographics
Population - County: 63,138
Population – Greenfield: 16,000
Median income: $58,866
Total families: 20,718
Poverty Rate: 5.0%
Children under 18: 7.2%
Welfare (TANF) Families in 2001: 73
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The county was
named for John Hancock, a signer of the
Declaration of Independence.
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Hancock County is
20 miles east of Indianapolis.
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Greenfield is the
county seat
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It is a farming
community.
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We are
experiencing rapid growth both as a suburb of
Indianapolis and in industrial growth.
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Our unemployment
rate is very low.
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Crops include
corn, soybeans and wheat.
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Many farms focus on
raising pigs and cattle.
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Industry is
varied, from Eli Lilly, a company, which
produces medicines, to Avery Dennison, a company
that makes sticky labels.
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There are three
companies that produce parts for trucks and
cars.
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29% of residents
claim German heritage. 15% of residents claim
Irish heritage.
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