Cicero, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cicero, Indiana
|
|
|---|---|
| Cicero | |
Cicero has grown around the north end of the Morse Reservoir
|
|
Location of Cicero in Hamilton County, Indiana.
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 5,301 |
| • Density | 3,254.14/sq mi (1,256.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46034
|
| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-12628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396646 |
| Website | http://www.ciceroin.org |
Cicero is a town located in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Jackson Township and sits north of the city of Indianapolis. In 2020, the town had a population of 5,301 people.
Cicero is also known for being the home of Ryan White, a young activist who inspired many people. He is buried in Cicero.
Contents
History of Cicero
Cicero was established in 1835. The town got its name from a nearby waterway called Cicero Creek. The first post office in Jackson Township opened in Cicero in 1839.
A big change came in 1956 with the building of Morse Reservoir. The northern part of this large lake is in Cicero. This project helped the town grow and develop even more.
Geography and Location
Cicero is located on the northeast shore of Morse Reservoir. This lake is a major feature of the town.
According to the 2010 census, Cicero covers about 2.12 square miles (5.49 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.71 square miles (4.43 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.41 square miles (1.06 square kilometers) is water, mainly from the reservoir.
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 278 | — | |
| 1870 | 422 | 51.8% | |
| 1880 | 715 | 69.4% | |
| 1890 | 631 | −11.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,603 | 154.0% | |
| 1910 | 990 | −38.2% | |
| 1920 | 906 | −8.5% | |
| 1930 | 933 | 3.0% | |
| 1940 | 943 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,021 | 8.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,284 | 25.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,378 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,557 | 85.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,268 | 27.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,303 | 31.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,812 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,301 | 10.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Cicero is largely a community that enjoys its lakeside location.
Life in Cicero in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,812 people living in Cicero. These people lived in 1,952 households, with 1,381 of them being families. The town had about 2,814 people per square mile (1,086 people per square kilometer).
The average household in Cicero had about 2.47 people. The average family had about 2.89 people. The median age in the town was 39.8 years old. About 25.2% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Cicero
Students in Cicero attend schools managed by the Hamilton Heights School Corporation. There are also private schools like Indiana Academy and Cicero Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School.
The town also has a public library called the Hamilton North Public Library. It offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Cicero in Media
Cicero has been mentioned in popular culture. An episode of the TV series Supernatural was set in Cicero, Indiana. However, the show's depiction was not very accurate to the real town.
Cicero Seventh-day Adventist Church is home to the Hope for Life television ministry. This ministry features Pastors Aaron Clark and Vic Van Schaik.
The town was also shown in the 1989 movie The Ryan White Story. The film showed Ryan White moving to Cicero. The town appears in the last two scenes of the movie.
See also
In Spanish: Cicero (Indiana) para niños
