Crothersville, Indiana facts for kids
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Crothersville, Indiana
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Crothersville, Indiana
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Location of Crothersville in Jackson County, Indiana.
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Crothersville, Indiana Welcome Sign
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,509 |
| • Density | 1,300.86/sq mi (502.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47229
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-16084 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396669 |
| Website | http://www.crothersville.net. |
Crothersville is a small town located in Jackson County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Vernon Township. In 2020, about 1,509 people lived there.
The town was officially started in 1835. It was named after Dr. Andrew S. Crothers, who was in charge of a railroad.
Where is Crothersville?
Crothersville is located in the state of Indiana. It covers an area of about 1.14 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Crothersville has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 435 | — | |
| 1890 | 599 | 37.7% | |
| 1900 | 765 | 27.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,038 | 35.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,131 | 9.0% | |
| 1930 | 979 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,169 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,276 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,449 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,663 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,747 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,687 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,570 | −6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,591 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,509 | −5.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,591 people living in Crothersville. These people lived in 625 households. A household means a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people living in Crothersville were White (96.2%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Crothersville was about 37.9 years old.
- About 24.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 15.5% were 65 years old or older.
Education
Crothersville has a public library. It is a part of the Jackson County Public Library system. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
