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Ancestry refers to the lineage or descent of a person, family, or group, tracing back through generations to identify their origins, heritage, and familial connections. It encompasses the genetic, cultural, and historical ties that link individuals to their forebears, shaping their identity and sense of belonging. Ancestry is a multifaceted concept, intertwining biology, genealogy, history, and culture, and it plays a significant role in how people understand themselves and their place in the world.

At its core, ancestry is rooted in genetics. Each individual inherits a unique combination of DNA from their parents, who in turn inherited their DNA from their own ancestors. This genetic material carries information about physical traits, predispositions to certain health conditions, and even behavioral tendencies. Advances in genetic testing, such as DNA analysis, have made it possible for individuals to trace their biological ancestry with remarkable precision. Companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA offer services that analyze genetic markers to provide insights into a person's ethnic composition and geographic origins, often revealing surprising connections to distant relatives or previously unknown heritage.

Beyond genetics, ancestry is deeply tied to genealogy, the study of family history and lineage. Genealogical research involves constructing family trees, documenting relationships, and uncovering historical records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, census data, and immigration documents. This process often reveals stories of migration, resilience, and adaptation, offering a window into the lives of ancestors and the challenges they faced. For many, genealogy is a way to honor their forebears and preserve their legacy for future generations.

Cultural ancestry is another critical dimension, encompassing the traditions, languages, customs, and values passed down through generations. It connects individuals to their ethnic or national heritage, shaping their cultural identity and worldview. For example, someone with Irish ancestry might celebrate St. Patrick's Day, learn traditional Irish dance, or explore the Gaelic language, while someone with Japanese ancestry might practice tea ceremonies, study calligraphy, or observe Obon festivals. Cultural ancestry fosters a sense of continuity and belonging, linking individuals to a broader community with shared experiences and values.

Historical ancestry delves into the broader context of a family's or group's past, including significant events, social conditions, and historical movements that shaped their lives. For instance, the transatlantic slave trade, the Irish Potato Famine, or the Jewish diaspora have profoundly influenced the ancestry of millions of people, leaving lasting imprints on their descendants' identities. Understanding historical ancestry often involves grappling with complex narratives of triumph and tragedy, resilience and oppression, and the interplay of individual and collective experiences.

Ancestry also has a deeply personal and emotional dimension. For many, exploring their ancestry is a journey of self-discovery, offering insights into who they are and where they come from. It can foster a sense of pride, connection, and continuity, as well as a deeper appreciation for the struggles and achievements of those who came before. At the same time, it can raise questions about identity, belonging, and the complexities of heritage, particularly for individuals with mixed or multicultural backgrounds.

In a globalized world, ancestry serves as a bridge between the past and the present, connecting individuals to their roots while also highlighting the interconnectedness of human history. It underscores the diversity and richness of human experience, reminding us that every person's story is part of a larger tapestry woven over centuries. Whether through genetic testing, genealogical research, cultural practices, or historical exploration, ancestry offers a profound way to understand ourselves and our place in the world.

A diversification score measures the diversity of ancestries in the county. As the value appoaches 100, ancestry diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of a lack of cultural diversity. The ancestry diversification score for this county is:

18.14

Most common ancestry not including "Unknown" is:

German

 
Ancestry Report Part I
DescriptionTotal Population American Native American Hawaiian Caribbean (Latino) Mexican Central American South American Other Hispanic African American Sub- Saharan Caribbean (Black)

Jennings County27,6743,516362127980147983828
Indiana (in 000's)6,9724771236839651282641912890
National (in 000's)343,25113,8902,21362611,32738,8796,1814,6443,68725,8937,8527,174
Bartholomew County85,2677,379134531,2175,50227155962770582333
Jackson County48,0195,4116659663,7351,70522574604952
Ripley County29,2053,0664007834012001037332
Jefferson County32,8243,8526981787479016522668382
Decatur County26,4322,5283610404167009276123
Scott County24,8013,24130985424006241414
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Jennings County18.1412.710.130.010.042.880.000.000.170.350.140.10
Indiana11.726.840.180.040.985.690.730.400.376.021.841.29
National7.834.050.640.183.3011.331.801.351.077.542.292.09
Bartholomew County12.988.650.160.061.436.450.320.660.070.900.680.39
Jackson County13.7111.270.140.012.017.783.550.050.120.960.100.11
Ripley County20.9110.500.140.000.271.160.410.000.030.130.110.01
Jefferson County15.7411.740.210.020.542.280.270.050.160.810.250.25
Decatur County21.509.560.140.040.151.570.260.000.350.290.050.01
Scott County22.0513.070.120.040.341.710.000.000.250.170.170.02
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Jennings County 185.8172.7818.774.4350.710.000.9046.015.897.467.82
Indiana 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 59.18360.76474.02337.11199.17246.53337.08290.95125.38124.20161.56
Bartholomew County 126.5687.93161.46145.81113.4743.51163.3319.7015.0137.0630.19
Jackson County 164.8076.9027.05205.51136.78486.0911.4132.1515.925.548.37
Ripley County 153.5476.630.0027.2820.4756.250.009.282.116.130.53
Jefferson County 171.63117.6163.3155.4040.0237.5412.1442.9113.4713.7319.31
Decatur County 139.8876.2098.2715.4627.6836.260.0094.284.782.460.88
Scott County 191.1267.6894.2635.0130.060.000.0067.722.758.981.25
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Jennings County 313.9620.173.961.3125.460.000.2715.814.696.004.84
Indiana 168.9727.7221.1029.6650.2140.5629.6734.3779.7680.5261.90
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Bartholomew County 213.8524.3734.0643.2556.9717.6548.466.7711.9729.8418.69
Jackson County 278.4621.325.7160.9668.67197.173.3911.0512.704.465.18
Ripley County 259.4321.240.008.0910.2822.820.003.191.684.940.33
Jefferson County 290.0032.6013.3616.4320.0915.233.6014.7510.7411.0511.95
Decatur County 236.3521.1220.734.5913.9014.710.0032.413.811.980.54
Scott County 322.9318.7619.8910.3915.090.000.0023.272.197.230.77
 
Ancestry Report Part II
DescriptionTotal Population Canadian British Dutch French German Italian Polish Scandi­navian Scotish/ Irish Spanish Other European

Jennings County27,674442,8731691963,9792962111512,47871334
Indiana (in 000's)6,972124875871932981106948611189
National (in 000's)343,2511,35018,0691,8283,64224,7089,0274,6675,96920,6251,1409,563
Bartholomew County85,2672777,0165666069,9198474657705,679471,933
Jackson County48,019533,7752512447,1673202382433,371271345
Ripley County29,20501,8561223137,207293180732,0070684
Jefferson County32,824773,5741783414,6583551322403,1610984
Decatur County26,432361,968831205,9452142243152,145120233
Scott County24,801792,353492522,4212521111241,87238265
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Jennings County18.140.1610.380.610.7114.381.070.760.558.950.261.21
Indiana11.720.176.990.831.0213.361.411.571.006.970.162.72
National7.830.395.260.531.067.202.631.361.746.010.332.79
Bartholomew County12.980.328.230.660.7111.630.990.550.906.660.062.27
Jackson County13.710.117.860.520.5114.930.670.500.517.020.560.72
Ripley County20.910.006.360.421.0724.681.000.620.256.870.002.34
Jefferson County15.740.2310.890.541.0414.191.080.400.739.630.003.00
Decatur County21.500.147.450.310.4522.490.810.851.198.120.450.88
Scott County22.050.329.490.201.029.761.020.450.507.550.151.07
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Jennings County 91.10148.5773.5669.19107.5876.1248.4454.83128.44160.8144.45
Indiana 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 225.3875.3364.15103.6553.86187.1686.37174.7286.19208.22102.62
Bartholomew County 186.14117.7579.9669.4387.0470.6934.6490.7495.5334.5583.50
Jackson County 63.24112.5062.9749.64111.6847.4231.4950.85100.70353.7426.46
Ripley County 0.0090.9550.32104.70184.6571.3939.1525.1298.570.0086.26
Jefferson County 134.41155.8265.32101.49106.1876.9625.5573.47138.130.00110.41
Decatur County 78.04106.5537.8344.35168.2957.6253.84119.74116.40284.5732.47
Scott County 182.51135.7723.8099.2773.0472.3128.4350.24108.2796.0439.35
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Jennings County 40.42197.22114.6766.75199.7440.6756.0831.38149.0277.2343.32
Indiana 44.37132.75155.8896.48185.6653.43115.7857.24116.0348.0397.45
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Bartholomew County 82.59156.31124.6466.99161.6137.7740.1151.93110.8416.5981.37
Jackson County 28.06149.3498.1547.89207.3525.3436.4529.10116.83169.8925.79
Ripley County 0.00120.7378.44101.01342.8238.1545.3314.37114.370.0084.06
Jefferson County 59.64206.84101.8397.92197.1441.1229.5842.05160.270.00107.60
Decatur County 34.63141.4458.9642.79312.4630.7862.3368.54135.06136.6731.64
Scott County 80.98180.2337.1095.77135.6138.6432.9228.75125.6246.1238.35
 
Ancestry Report Part III
DescriptionTotal Population Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese South Central Asian South East Asian Other Asian Middle Eastern Other Ancestry Unknown

Jennings County27,67400511021129412,8129,349
Indiana (in 000's)6,97231176119573312198191,736
National (in 000's)343,2514,4613,0107931,5411,9135,4521,6431,2291,93147,32251,000
Bartholomew County85,2675231333542432394,13812515116811,30222,904
Jackson County48,019177401726222835165,93012,490
Ripley County29,205165012437650112,42810,139
Jefferson County32,824749937103438553,6029,759
Decatur County26,43217029104122901,8519,803
Scott County24,801700000237492,87910,074
 
Per Cent to Total PopulationDiversity
Index
 

Jennings County18.140.000.000.180.000.000.010.040.100.1510.1633.78
Indiana11.720.440.240.090.160.130.820.470.170.2711.7424.90
National7.831.300.880.230.450.561.590.480.360.5613.7914.86
Bartholomew County12.980.610.160.420.280.284.850.150.180.2013.2526.86
Jackson County13.710.000.160.840.010.050.460.020.070.0312.3526.01
Ripley County20.910.050.170.040.010.010.260.020.000.048.3134.72
Jefferson County15.740.020.150.280.220.000.010.010.120.1710.9729.73
Decatur County21.500.060.000.110.000.000.020.050.110.007.0037.09
Scott County22.050.030.000.000.000.000.000.010.150.2011.6140.62
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Jennings County 0.000.00213.252.300.000.888.4261.0955.3586.53135.68
Indiana 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 296.38369.59267.29286.20414.22194.19101.34208.81210.15117.4159.67
Bartholomew County 139.8865.73480.42181.64208.34593.3231.04103.2473.62112.88107.88
Jackson County 0.4767.58966.349.2940.2556.523.5342.4912.45105.17104.46
Ripley County 12.4972.1547.558.737.6431.823.630.0014.0770.80139.43
Jefferson County 4.8662.91327.86137.860.001.122.5867.4962.6193.45119.41
Decatur County 14.670.00126.962.410.001.859.6163.960.0059.64148.95
Scott County 6.440.000.000.000.000.001.7186.9773.8298.86163.13
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

Jennings County 0.000.0079.780.800.000.468.3029.2626.3473.70227.37
Indiana 33.7427.0637.4134.9424.1451.5098.6747.8947.5885.17167.58
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Bartholomew County 47.2017.79179.7463.4750.30305.5430.6349.4435.0396.14180.79
Jackson County 0.1618.28361.533.259.7229.113.4820.355.9289.58175.06
Ripley County 4.2219.5217.793.051.8416.383.580.006.7060.30233.66
Jefferson County 1.6417.02122.6648.170.000.582.5532.3229.7979.60200.10
Decatur County 4.950.0047.500.840.000.959.4930.630.0050.80249.61
Scott County 2.170.000.000.000.000.001.6841.6535.1384.20273.38


Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025