Andrews, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Andrews, Indiana
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Andrews from the air, looking northeast.
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Location of Andrews in Huntington County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Huntington |
| Township | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,048 |
| • Density | 1,653.00/sq mi (637.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46702
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-01612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397431 |
| Website | https://andrewsindiana.net/ |
Andrews is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Huntington County, within Dallas Township. In 2020, about 1,048 people lived in Andrews.
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History of Andrews
Andrews was first known by a different name: Antioch. This original town was planned out in 1853. Later, in the 1880s, its name was changed to Andrews. This new name was chosen to honor a railroad official. The railroad was built through the community around that time.
Where is Andrews?
Andrews is a small town in terms of size. It covers about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
People of Andrews
In 2010, about 1,149 people lived in Andrews. The town had 435 households. Most people living in Andrews were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families in Andrews
Many households in Andrews were families. About 38% of households had children under 18 living there. Over half of the households were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent. About 25% of households were individuals living alone.
Ages of Residents
The average age of people in Andrews was about 36 years old. Nearly 28% of residents were under 18. About 9% were young adults aged 18 to 24. Around 25% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 26% were between 45 and 64. About 12% of the population was 65 or older. The town had a fairly even number of males and females.
Education
The town of Andrews has a local library. It is called the Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library. It offers books and resources to the community.
See also
In Spanish: Andrews (Indiana) para niños
