Collegeville, Indiana facts for kids
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Collegeville, Indiana
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Location of Collegeville in Jasper County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 75.47/sq mi (29.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47978
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-14464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393381 |
Collegeville is a small community in Jasper County, Indiana, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not an official town or city.
Collegeville is famous for being the home of Saint Joseph's College. The town actually got its name from this college! In 2010, about 330 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 84.
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Where is Collegeville Located?
Collegeville is in the southwestern part of Jasper County, Indiana. It is very close to Rensselaer, which is the main town and county seat of Jasper County. Rensselaer is just northeast of Collegeville.
A major road, U.S. Route 231, runs along the eastern side of Collegeville. The community covers a total land area of about 2.88 square kilometers (1.11 square miles).
Record-Breaking Heat
Collegeville holds a special record for weather in Indiana. On July 14, 1936, the temperature in Collegeville reached an amazing 116 degrees Fahrenheit (46.7 degrees Celsius). This is the hottest temperature ever recorded in the entire state of Indiana!
Who Lives in Collegeville?
The number of people living in Collegeville has changed over the years. In the year 2000, there were 865 people. By 2010, the population was 330. In the most recent count in 2020, 84 people lived in Collegeville.
Population Details
In 2000, most people in Collegeville were White (about 93%). There were also African American and Asian residents. About 4.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The community had 84 households in 2000. Many of these were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.5 people. The median age of people in Collegeville was 21 years old. This means half the people were younger than 21 and half were older. A large number of residents were between 18 and 24 years old.
Learning in Collegeville
Students in Collegeville attend schools that are part of the Rensselaer Central School Corporation. This school district provides education from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Collegeville (Indiana) para niños
