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Connersville is a city in Fayette County, Indiana, United States. The population was 15,411 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Fayette CountyGR6.

Connersville is named for settler John Conner. In the early 20th century, the town became known as "Little Detroit" because of its importance to the automobile industry. Automobiles manufacured in Connersville include: Auburn 1929-36, Cord 1936-37, Lexington 1910-1927 and McFarlan 1909-28.

Connersville is located at 393914N, 85816W (39.653931, -85.137709)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.1 km (8.1 mi). 21.1 km (8.1 mi) of it is land and 0.12% is water.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 15,411 people, 6,382 households, and 4,135 families residing in the city. The population density was 731.9/km (1,894.5/mi). There were 6,974 housing units at an average density of 331.2/km (857.3/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 96.10% White, 2.48% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.