Blountsville, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Blountsville, Indiana
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Location of Blountsville in Henry County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Stoney Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 890.91/sq mi (344.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47354
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| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-05896 |
| GNIS ID | 2396594 |
Blountsville is a town in Stoney Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 98 at the 2020 census.
History
Blountsville was laid out and platted in 1832, and named for one of its founders, Andrew D. Blount. A post office was established at Blountsville in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1964.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Blountsville has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 178 | — | |
| 1880 | 188 | 5.6% | |
| 1910 | 159 | — | |
| 1920 | 153 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 151 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 169 | 11.9% | |
| 1950 | 229 | 35.5% | |
| 1960 | 218 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 220 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 213 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 155 | −27.2% | |
| 2000 | 166 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 134 | −19.3% | |
| 2020 | 98 | −26.9% | |
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2020 Census
As of the census of 2020, there were 98 people, 46 households, and 25 families living in the town. The population density was 890.91 inhabitants per square mile (344.0/km2). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 481.82 per square mile (186.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 91.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 53 households, 37.7% were married couples living together, 24.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 3.8% were non-families. 58.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.12.
10.5% of the population had never been married. 46.1% of residents were married and not separated, 11.8% were widowed, and 31.6% were divorced.
The median age in the city was 55.8. 6.0% of residents were under the age of 5; 8.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 91.6% were age 18 or older; and 19.3% were age 65 or older. 22.4% of the population were veterans.
The only language spoken was English with 100.0% speaking it at home.
The median household income in Henry County was $39,792, 31.7% less than the median average for the state of Indiana. 16.9% of the population were in poverty, although none of the residents under the age of 18. The poverty rate for the town was 4.0% higher than that of the state. 20.5% of the population were disabled and 3.6% had no healthcare coverage. 36.1% of the population had attained a high school or equivalent degree, 4.2% had attended college but received no degree, 23.6% had attained an Associate's degree or higher, 2.8% had attained a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.6% had a graduate or professional degree. 27.7% had no degree. 48.7% of Blountsville residents were employed, working a mean of 32.4 hours per week. None of the Blountsville residents rented their as the homeownership rate was 100.0%. 7 housing units were vacant at a density of 63.64 square miles (164.8 km2).
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 134 people, 49 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was 1,218.2 inhabitants per square mile (470.3/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 545.5 per square mile (210.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White and 3.0% from two or more races.
There were 49 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.4% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.13.
The median age in the town was 38.3 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 44.0% male and 56.0% female.
Life in the Community
The city was named after Andrew Blount, land-owner.
At one time Blountsville used to have its own school, a grain elevator (sitting along the railroad tracks). (While the railroad line is no longer in existence, the Cardinal Greenway uses the old trail bed as a biking and hiking trail. This trail is paved from Richmond, Indiana to Gaston, Indiana.)
Throughout the decades the community has had numerous churches:
- Blountsville Congregational Christian Church, 7746 E High St, Losantville, IN 47354 (Blountsville, IN)
- Blountsville Presbyterian Church (deeded land September 30, 1840), which later housed:
- Methodist Episcopal Church, 1857 (deeded land November 10, 1856)
- Blountsville Nazarene Church (arsonist burned July 26, 1998)
- Blountsville church of Christ, 8057 E. High St, Blountsville, IN (later Route 1, Losantville, IN 47354)
See also
In Spanish: Blountsville (Indiana) para niños
