Bruceville, Indiana facts for kids
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Bruceville, Indiana
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Location of Bruceville in Knox County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 450 |
| • Density | 1,311.95/sq mi (506.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47516
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-08578 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396613 |
Bruceville is a small town in Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located in Washington Township. In 2010, about 478 people lived there. By 2020, the population was around 450 people.
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Geography of Bruceville
Bruceville covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Bruceville's Climate
The weather in Bruceville has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there is plenty of rain throughout the year.
History of Bruceville
Bruceville got its name from the Bruce family. William Bruce settled in this area in 1805. He was born in 1776 and passed away in 1853.
William Bruce was a leader of the local militia. A militia is a group of citizens who act as soldiers. He led them during a conflict called Tecumseh's War in 1811. The streets of Bruceville were officially planned out in 1829.
A famous person, Abraham Lincoln, visited Bruceville in October 1844. He gave a speech there. He spoke in support of Henry Clay, who was an important American politician at the time.
Population of Bruceville
The number of people living in Bruceville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population at different times:
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| 1880 | 258 | — | |
| 1960 | 623 | — | |
| 1970 | 627 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 646 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 471 | −27.1% | |
| 2000 | 469 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 478 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 450 | −5.9% | |
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Bruceville in 2010
In 2010, there were 478 people living in Bruceville. These people lived in 193 households. A household is a home where people live. About 125 of these households were families.
The town had 218 housing units. Most of the people living in Bruceville were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Bruceville was about 35.4 years old. About 26.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 10.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females than males.
