Bryant, Indiana facts for kids
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Bryant, Indiana
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| Town of Bryant | |||
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Location of Bryant in Jay County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Indiana | ||
| County | Jay | ||
| Township | Bearcreek | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 239 | ||
| • Density | 749.22/sq mi (289.60/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| ZIP code |
47326
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| Area code(s) | 260 | ||
| FIPS code | 18-08704 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2396615 | ||
Bryant is a small town located in Jay County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Bearcreek Township. In 2020, about 239 people lived there.
History of Bryant
Bryant began in the early 1870s. This happened when a railroad was built through the area. The town was named after an Irishman named Bryan. He was important in bringing the railroad to the town. The Bryant post office opened in 1872. Later, in 1897, Bryant officially became a town.
Geography of Bryant
Bryant is a small town. According to the 2010 census, the town covers about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The population of Bryant has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in Bryant:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 189 | — | |
| 1900 | 384 | — | |
| 1910 | 469 | 22.1% | |
| 1920 | 428 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 319 | −25.5% | |
| 1940 | 332 | 4.1% | |
| 1950 | 339 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 316 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 320 | 1.3% | |
| 1980 | 277 | −13.4% | |
| 1990 | 273 | −1.4% | |
| 2000 | 272 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 252 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 239 | −5.2% | |
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Bryant's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 252 people living in Bryant. These people lived in 99 households. Most of the people living in Bryant were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more races. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Bryant was about 38.5 years old.
- About 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years or older.
The town had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49% were male and 51% were female.
