Clermont, Indiana facts for kids
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Clermont, Indiana
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Location in Marion County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Pike, Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,384 |
| • Density | 2,071.86/sq mi (800.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46234
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| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-13492 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396654 |
Clermont is a small town located in Marion County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of both Pike and Wayne townships. In 2020, about 1,384 people lived there.
Since 1970, Clermont has been an "included town" within Indianapolis. This means it's legally part of Indianapolis but still has its own local town government. Clermont is famous for Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. This raceway has a top-notch short-track oval and hosts the biggest American drag racing event, the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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History of Clermont
The first post office in Clermont opened in 1831. The town itself was officially planned out in 1849. When it was first created, it had a different name: "Mechanicsburg."
Where is Clermont Located?
Clermont is in the western part of Marion County. To its west, you'll find the town of Brownsburg in Hendricks County.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 136 (also known as Crawfordsville Road) goes through the northern part of Clermont. This road leads about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest to the center of Brownsburg. It also goes about 34 miles (55 km) to Crawfordsville. If you travel southeast from Clermont, you'll reach Downtown Indianapolis in about 10 miles (16 km).
Land Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Clermont covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People Living in Clermont
The number of people living in Clermont has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 215 | — | |
| 1910 | 205 | — | |
| 1920 | 240 | 17.1% | |
| 1930 | 448 | 86.7% | |
| 1940 | 465 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 824 | 77.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,058 | 28.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,423 | 34.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,671 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,678 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,477 | −12.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,356 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,384 | 2.1% | |
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Population Details (Year 2000)
In the year 2000, there were 1,477 people living in Clermont. These people lived in 598 households, and 420 of these were families. The town had about 2,168 people per square mile (837 per square kilometer). Most people in Clermont were White (96.41%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.62%), Asian (1.22%), and Native American (0.07%) residents. About 0.74% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 598 households, about 28.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.4%) were married couples living together. About 9.2% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 22.7% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Groups
The population in Clermont was spread out across different age groups:
- 23.3% were under 18 years old.
- 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Clermont was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.8 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Clermont was $51,875. For families, the average income was $64,464. The average income per person in the town was $25,149. About 6.8% of all people in Clermont lived below the poverty line. This included 7.4% of those under 18 and 12.8% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Clermont
Clermont has been home to several notable people, especially those involved in racing:
- Tim Cindric – He is the president of Team Penske Racing, a very successful racing team.
- Eric Holcomb – He is the 51st governor of Indiana.
- Jim Hurtubise – A racecar driver who was the 1960 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year. He raced in the Indianapolis 500 ten times.
- Mike Mosley – Another racecar driver who competed in the Indianapolis 500 fifteen times.
- Dick Simon – A racecar driver and owner of the Dick Simon Racing team. He raced in the Indianapolis 500 seventeen times.
See also
In Spanish: Clermont (Indiana) para niños
