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 small town located in Henry County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Stoney Creek Township. In 2020, the town had a population of 98 people.
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History of Blountsville
Blountsville was officially planned and mapped out in 1832. It was given its name after Andrew D. Blount, who was one of the people who helped start the town. A post office opened in Blountsville in 1835. It served the community for many years before it closed down in 1964.
Where is Blountsville?
According to information from 2010, Blountsville covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles (0.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Blountsville: Demographics
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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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Blountsville Population in 2020
In 2020, the town of Blountsville had 98 residents. There were 46 households and 25 families living in the town. The population density was about 891 people per square mile (344 people per square kilometer). There were 53 homes or housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Blountsville were White (91.8%). A small number were African American (0.1%), Asian (0.3%), or from two or more races (0.4%). About 0.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 1.85 people. The average family size was 2.12 people. The median age for people in Blountsville was 55.8 years old. About 8.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 19.3% of the population was 65 years old or older.
Blountsville Population in 2010
In 2010, Blountsville had 134 people living in the town. There were 49 households and 39 families. The population density was about 1,218 people per square mile (470 people per square kilometer). There were 60 housing units.
Most of the people in Blountsville were White (97.0%). About 3.0% were from two or more races.
Out of the 49 households, 38.8% had children under 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.73 people, and the average family size was 3.13 people.
The median age in Blountsville was 38.3 years. About 28.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 12.7% were 65 years old or older. The town had more females (56.0%) than males (44.0%).
Life in the Blountsville Community
The town of Blountsville was named after Andrew Blount, who owned land there.
In the past, Blountsville had its own school. It also had a grain elevator, which was a building used to store grain, located near the railroad tracks. The old railroad line is no longer used for trains. Instead, it has been turned into a biking and hiking trail called the Cardinal Greenway. This trail is paved and goes from Richmond, Indiana, to Gaston, Indiana.
Over the years, Blountsville has been home to several churches:
- Blountsville Congregational Christian Church, located at 7746 E High St, Losantville, IN 47354.
- Blountsville Presbyterian Church, which was established in 1840.
- Methodist Episcopal Church, which started in 1857 and later used the building of the Presbyterian Church.
- Blountsville Nazarene Church, which was unfortunately burned down in 1998.
- Blountsville Church of Christ, located at 8057 E. High St, Blountsville, IN (later known as Route 1, Losantville, IN 47354).
See also
In Spanish: Blountsville (Indiana) para niños
