Alfordsville, Indiana facts for kids
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Alfordsville, Indiana
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Alfordsville
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Location of Alfordsville in Daviess County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Daviess |
| Township | Reeve |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 984.85/sq mi (382.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47553
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| Area code | 812 and 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-00964 |
| GNIS ID | 2397424 |
Alfordsville is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Daviess County, within Reeve Township. In 2020, the town had a population of 65 people.
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History of Alfordsville
Alfordsville was officially started in 1845. It was named after an early settler in the area, James Alford. A post office was opened in Alfordsville in 1856. This office helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. It was finally closed in 1968.
Geography of Alfordsville
Alfordsville is in the southeastern part of Daviess County. It is located in a hilly area. The town is northwest of a city called Jasper. County Road 650 connects Alfordsville to U.S. Route 231 to the east.
To the west of Alfordsville, you can find the Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area. This area includes Dogwood Lake. It is a place where people can enjoy nature. According to the 2010 census, Alfordsville covers a total area of about 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Alfordsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 119 | — | |
| 1930 | 90 | — | |
| 1940 | 106 | 17.8% | |
| 1950 | 101 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 121 | 19.8% | |
| 1970 | 105 | −13.2% | |
| 1980 | 132 | 25.7% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −43.9% | |
| 2000 | 112 | 51.4% | |
| 2010 | 101 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 65 | −35.6% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The 2010 census counted 101 people living in Alfordsville. There were 37 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 29 were families. The town had about 1,443 people per square mile. There were 42 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Alfordsville were White (99.0%). A small number (1.0%) were from two or more races.
Families and Ages
In the 37 households:
- About 27% had children under 18 years old.
- Most households (70.3%) were married couples living together.
- A few households had a single parent.
- About 21.6% of households were individuals living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.73 people. The average family had 3.17 people. The median age in the town was 38.8 years. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 38.8.
Here's a look at the age groups:
- 24.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.9% were 65 years old or older.
The town had slightly more males (52.5%) than females (47.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Alfordsville para niños
