Daleville, Indiana facts for kids
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Daleville
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Downtown Daleville
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Location of Daleville in Delaware County, Indiana.
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 Daleville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,651 |
| • Density | 775.85/sq mi (299.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47334
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-16642 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396675 |
Daleville is a small town located in Delaware County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of the larger Muncie, IN area. In 2020, about 1,651 people lived there.
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History of Daleville
Daleville was started by a man named Alexander "Campbell" Dale. He was a veteran from the American Revolutionary War. His family settled in the area in the 1820s.
The town was officially planned out in 1838. This means its streets and lots were mapped. Daleville is one of the newer towns in Indiana. It officially became a town in 1982.
The local high school baseball team, the Daleville Broncos, has had great success. They won the Indiana high school state championships in 2016 and 2018.
Geography of Daleville
Daleville covers a total area of about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 297 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,681 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,658 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,647 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,651 | 0.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,687 | 2.4% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, the town of Daleville had 1,651 residents. There were 709 households in total. The population density was about 768 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Daleville are White. There are also smaller groups of African American and Asian residents. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Daleville was 41 years old. About 19.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 19.5% were 65 years or older.
Looking Back: 2010 Census
In 2010, Daleville had 1,647 people. There were 671 households. The population density was about 803 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was similar to 2020. Most residents were White. The average age was 40 years old. About 22.9% of residents were under 18.
Education in Daleville
Students in Daleville attend schools within the Daleville Community Schools district. This district has an elementary school. It also has a junior/senior high school. Students go to Daleville High School.
See also
In Spanish: Daleville (Indiana) para niños
