Bargersville, Indiana facts for kids
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Bargersville, Indiana
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Location of Bargersville in Johnson County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Townships | White River, Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.73 sq mi (48.50 km2) |
| • Land | 18.71 sq mi (48.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,560 |
| • Density | 510.98/sq mi (197.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46106
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| Area code | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-03394 |
| GNIS ID | 2396585 |
Bargersville is a town located in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. It is part of both White River and Union townships. In 2020, the town had a population of 9,560 people.
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History of Bargersville
Bargersville was officially started in 1906. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach this area. The town got its name from an older nearby place called Old Bargersville, Indiana.
Geography of Bargersville
Bargersville is located in the state of Indiana. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 4.93 square miles (12.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
This section shares facts about the number of people living in Bargersville over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 77 | — | |
| 1920 | 290 | — | |
| 1930 | 282 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 297 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 413 | 39.1% | |
| 1960 | 586 | 41.9% | |
| 1970 | 873 | 49.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,647 | 88.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,681 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,120 | 26.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,013 | 89.3% | |
| 2020 | 9,560 | 138.2% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, Bargersville had 4,013 residents. These people lived in 1,492 households. A household is a group of people living together. Out of these, 1,055 were families.
Most people in Bargersville were White (95.6%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.1%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (1.0%) residents. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.0%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.0%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.69 people.
The average age of people in Bargersville was 33.2 years old. About 29.2% of residents were under 18. About 7.7% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).
Education in Bargersville
Most students in Bargersville attend schools that are part of the Center Grove Community School Corporation. These students usually go to Center Grove High School. However, some parts of Bargersville are served by Franklin Community Schools, where students attend Franklin Community High School.
See also
In Spanish: Bargersville (Indiana) para niños
