Bourbon, Indiana facts for kids
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Bourbon, Indiana
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Location of Bourbon in Marshall County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Bourbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,698 |
| • Density | 1,475.24/sq mi (569.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46504
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-06760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0431382 |
Bourbon is a town located in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Bourbon Township. In 2020, about 1,698 people lived there.
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History of Bourbon
The town of Bourbon was started in 1853. This happened because a railroad was planned to go through that area. The town got its name from Bourbon Township. The township itself was named after Bourbon County, Kentucky. Many of the first people who settled here came from that part of Kentucky.
A special building in the town, the Bourbon Community Building-Gymnasium, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography of Bourbon
Bourbon is located in Indiana. Its exact spot is 41.297815 degrees north and 86.116921 degrees west.
The town covers an area of about 0.99 square miles (2.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 874 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,056 | 20.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,064 | 0.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,187 | 11.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,163 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,259 | 8.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,193 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,145 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,404 | 22.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,522 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,606 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,522 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,672 | 9.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,691 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,810 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,698 | −6.2% | |
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Who Lives Here?
In 2020, there were 1,698 people living in Bourbon. These people lived in 678 different homes. Most of the people, about 96.7%, were White. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.67 people.
The average age of people in Bourbon was 32.7 years old. About 30.8% of the residents were under 18. About 10.9% were 65 years old or older. The town has a slightly higher number of females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Education
Bourbon has good options for learning. The town has a public library where people can borrow books and other materials.
The Triton School Corporation is based in Bourbon. This school district includes Triton Elementary School and Triton Jr./Sr. High School. These schools serve students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
There is also a private school called Bourbon Christian School. It is located on the north side of town. This school teaches students from 1st grade through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Bourbon (Indiana) para niños
