Atlanta, Indiana facts for kids
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Atlanta, Indiana
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Location of Atlanta in Hamilton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 712 |
| • Density | 2,274.76/sq mi (877.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46031
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| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-02602 |
| GNIS ID | 2397443 |
Atlanta is a small town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. It is located within Jackson Township. In 2010, about 725 people lived there.
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History of Atlanta
The town of Atlanta began when three smaller towns joined together. These towns were called Spargerville, Shielville, and Buena Vista. The first part of what is now Atlanta was planned in 1834. The name "Atlanta" has been used for the town since 1885. It is thought that the town was named after the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
A special building called the Roads Hotel is in Atlanta. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. This means it is an important historical place.
Geography of Atlanta
Atlanta is a small town, covering an area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Atlanta has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,000 | — | |
| 1910 | 876 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 678 | −22.6% | |
| 1930 | 551 | −18.7% | |
| 1940 | 479 | −13.1% | |
| 1950 | 613 | 28.0% | |
| 1960 | 602 | −1.8% | |
| 1970 | 620 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 657 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 703 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 761 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 725 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 712 | −1.8% | |
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Life in Atlanta (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 725 people living in Atlanta. These people lived in 265 homes, and 203 of these were families. The town had about 2,417 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Atlanta were White (97.8%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or from other backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39.2%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.8%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (13.2%) or a father (7.5%). About 17% of homes had only one person living there.
The average age of people in Atlanta was 36.1 years old. About 27% of residents were under 18. About 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. The town had slightly more females (51%) than males (49%).
See also
In Spanish: Atlanta (Indiana) para niños
