Bunker Hill, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bunker Hill, Indiana
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Location in Miami County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Pipe Creek |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Founded by | James Myers, John Duckwall and Alexander Galbraith |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 814 |
| • Density | 2,092.54/sq mi (808.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46914
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-09136 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396616 |
| Website | https://www.townofbunkerhillin.com/ |
Bunker Hill is a small town located in Miami County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Pipe Creek Township. In 2020, about 814 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from 888 people in 2010.
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The Story of Bunker Hill: How It Started
Bunker Hill was officially planned and founded in 1851. Three people named James Myers, John Duckwall, and Alexander Galbraith helped create the town.
A post office opened in Bunker Hill in 1859. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. Later, in 1868, the Pan Handle Railroad arrived. The railroad helped the town grow by connecting it to other places.
Where is Bunker Hill Located?
Bunker Hill is found in the southern part of Miami County. Indiana State Road 218 goes right through the middle of the town. This road leads west about 1 mile to U.S. Route 31. It also goes east about 7 miles to State Road 19 near Santa Fe.
Just west of Bunker Hill, across U.S. 31, is Grissom Air Reserve Base. Peru, which is the main town in Miami County, is about 8 miles north of Bunker Hill. The town covers an area of about 0.39 square miles (1.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Pipe Creek flows along the northern edge of the town. This creek eventually flows into the Wabash River.
How Many People Live in Bunker Hill?
The number of people living in Bunker Hill has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 596 | — | |
| 1890 | 538 | −9.7% | |
| 1900 | 568 | 5.6% | |
| 1910 | 668 | 17.6% | |
| 1920 | 550 | −17.7% | |
| 1930 | 528 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 561 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 659 | 17.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,049 | 59.2% | |
| 1970 | 956 | −8.9% | |
| 1980 | 984 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,010 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 987 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 888 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 814 | −8.3% | |
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A Closer Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 888 people living in Bunker Hill. These people lived in 366 different homes. About 249 of these homes were families. The town had about 2,114 people per square mile. There were 445 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Bunker Hill were White (93.7%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.6%), Native American (0.8%), and Asian (0.8%) residents. About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (37.2%) had children under 18 living there. About 46.4% of homes were married couples. Some homes (15.3%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 6.3% had a male head of household without a wife. Roughly 26.0% of all homes had just one person living there. About 10.1% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Bunker Hill was 37.4 years old. About 25.7% of residents were under 18. About 10.8% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23.9% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 25.3%. Finally, 14.3% of residents were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
Learning and Schools in Bunker Hill
Students in Bunker Hill attend schools that are part of the Maconaquah School Corporation. This school district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
High School Sports
Maconaquah High School is known for its sports teams. They compete in the Three Rivers Conference (TRC) for various athletic events.
Famous People from Bunker Hill
Some notable people have connections to Bunker Hill:
- Tod Sloan: A famous jockey who was born in Bunker Hill.
- Tavis Smiley: A well-known talk show host who grew up in Bunker Hill.
