Hendricks County, Indiana
38 public bodies govern here, 6 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 9 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 183,344
- Median household income
- $101,144
- ±2,791
- Unemployed
- 2.6%
- 2,502 of 97,738 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
- 63,141 of 67,110 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Hendricks | 179,355 (2021) | 355 S Washington St, Danville | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 11
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Amo | 410 (2021) | Po Box 15, Amo | — |
| Town of Avon | 22,860 (2021) | 6570 E Us Highway 36, Avon | Website |
| Town of Brownsburg | 30,068 (2021) | 61 N Green St, Brownsburg | Website |
| Town of Clayton | 914 (2021) | Po Box 23, Clayton | Website |
| Town of Coatesville | 558 (2021) | Po Box 143, Coatesville | — |
| Town of Danville | 10,758 (2021) | 49 N Wayne St, Danville | Website |
| Town of Lizton | 514 (2021) | Po Box 136, Lizton | Website |
| Town of North Salem | 465 (2021) | Po Box 417, North Salem | Website |
| Town of Pittsboro | 3,930 (2021) | Po Box 185, Pittsboro | Website |
| Town of Plainfield | 35,592 (2021) | Po Box 65, Plainfield | Website |
| Town of Stilesville | 271 (2021) | Po Box 59, Stilesville | — |
Townships 12
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Township of Brown | 14,606 (2021) | 7455 East County Rd 1000 North, Brownsburg | — |
| Township of Center | 13,362 (2021) | 17 West Marion Street, Danville | — |
| Township of Clay | 2,363 (2021) | Po Box 263, Coatesville | — |
| Township of Eel River | 1,722 (2021) | Po Box 41, North Salem | — |
| Township of Franklin | 1,266 (2021) | 3944 W County Road 900 S, Stilesville | — |
| Township of Guilford | 34,643 (2021) | 1500 S Center St, Plainfield | Website |
| Township of Liberty | 6,111 (2021) | 177 W 1000 S, Clayton | — |
| Township of Lincoln | 35,773 (2021) | Po Box 297, Brownsburg | — |
| Township of Marion | 1,510 (2021) | 7699 W County Road 100 N, Danville | — |
| Township of Middle | 7,139 (2021) | Po Box 248, Pittsboro | — |
| Township of Union | 1,844 (2021) | 1194 W County Road 950 N, Lizton | — |
| Township of Washington | 59,016 (2021) | 311 Production Drive, Avon | Website |
Special districts 14
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon-Washington Township Public Library | Libraries | 498 N Avon Ave, Avon | Website |
| Brownsburg Public Library | Libraries | 450 S Jefferson St, Brownsburg | Website |
| Clayton-Liberty Township Public Library | Libraries | 5199 Iowa St, Clayton | — |
| Coatesville-Clay Township Public Library | Libraries | 4928 Milton Street, Coatesville | — |
| Danville-Center Township Public Library | Libraries | 101 S Indiana St, Danville | Website |
| Plainfield - Guilford Twp Public Library | Libraries | 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield | Website |
| Je-to Lake Conservancy District | Other multi-function districts | 1775 Je to Lake Dr, Avon | — |
| Raceway Water Conservancy District | Other multi-function districts | 1 Indiana Sq, Indianapolis | — |
| Amo-Coatsville Conservancy District | Sewerage | Po Box 25, Coatesville | — |
| Hendricks County Regional Sewer Distric | Sewerage | 355 S Washington St, Danville | — |
| West Central Conservancy District | Sewerage | 243 S County Road 625 E, Avon | Website |
| Hendricks County Soil and Water Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 195 Meadow Dr, Danville | Website |
| Hendricks County Recycling District | Solid waste management | 49 N. Wayne Street, Danville | Website |
| West Central Solid Waste District | Solid waste management | 1007 Mill Pond Lane Ste. B, Greencastle | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Avon Community School Corp
School district12 schools
7203 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN, 46123
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Brownsburg Community School Corp
School district12 schools
310 Stadium Dr, Brownsburg, IN, 46112
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Danville Community School Corp
School district4 schools
200 Warrior Way, Danville, IN, 46122
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Mill Creek Community Sch Corp
School district4 schools
6631 S CR 200 W, Clayton, IN, 46118
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
North West Hendricks Schools
School district5 schools
104 N Church St, Lizton, IN, 46149
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Plainfield Community School Corp
School district9 schools
985 S Longfellow Dr, Plainfield, IN, 46168
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Washington Township Community Park Farmers' Market
150 N. & CR 475 E. Avon, IN, 46123
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market
210 West Main Street Plainfield, IN, 46168
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Brownsburg Farmers Market
61 North Green Street Brownsburg, IN, 46112
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Chateau Thomas Winery Farmer's Market
6291 Cambridge Way Plainfield, IN, 46168
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Avon Farmers Market
8244 E. US 36 Avon, IN, 46123
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Danville Chamber Farmers' Market
Main Street & Washington Danville, IN, 46122
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Pittsboro Farmers' Market
52 E. Main St., Scamahorn Park, Pittsboro, IN, 46167
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market
105 South East Street, Plainfield, IN
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Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2026-04-15. USDA listing
Plainfield Farmers' Market
105 S. East St., Plainfield, IN, 46168
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.