Birdseye, Indiana facts for kids
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Birdseye, Indiana
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Birdseye, Indiana
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Location in the state of Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 417 |
| • Density | 655.66/sq mi (253.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47513
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-05374 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396591 |
Birdseye is a small town located in Dubois County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Jefferson Township. In 2020, the town had a population of 417 people. Birdseye is also part of the wider Jasper area, known as the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Birdseye
Birdseye was officially planned and laid out in 1880. A popular story tells how the town got its name. It's said that a Reverend "Bird" Johnson was helping to choose a spot for the first post office. He supposedly said, "this spot suits Bird's eye," and the town was named after that moment. The Birdseye post office has been serving the community since 1856.
Geography of Birdseye
According to information from 2010, Birdseye covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
The population of Birdseye has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 419 | — | |
| 1900 | 476 | 13.6% | |
| 1910 | 439 | −7.8% | |
| 1920 | 527 | 20.0% | |
| 1930 | 366 | −30.6% | |
| 1940 | 370 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 354 | −4.3% | |
| 1960 | 366 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 404 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 533 | 31.9% | |
| 1990 | 472 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 465 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 416 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 417 | 0.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 416 people living in Birdseye. These people made up 173 households and 110 families. The average age of residents was 38 years old. About 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Birdseye
Students in Birdseye attend schools that are part of the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation. The high school for the area is Forest Park High School.
Before 1971, Birdseye had its own high school. Their school mascot was the Yellowjackets, and their school colors were black and gold. In 1971, the Birdseye high school joined with other schools to form Forest Park High School.
The town also has a public library. It is a branch of the Jasper-Dubois County Public Library, offering books and resources to the community.
See also
In Spanish: Birdseye (Indiana) para niños
