Darmstadt, Indiana facts for kids
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Darmstadt, Indiana
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Location of Darmstadt in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vanderburgh |
| Township | Scott, Armstrong, Center, German |
| Named for | Darmstadt, Germany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.58 sq mi (11.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.52 sq mi (11.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,373 |
| • Density | 304.03/sq mi (117.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
47720, 47725, 47710, 47618
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-16858 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396680 |
| Website | http://www.darmstadt-indiana.org |
| Addresses in Darmstadt are referred to as Darmstadt, IN there is an Inglefield, Indiana 47618 post office in Darmstadt that also has the Darmstadt, IN address | |
Darmstadt is a small town in Indiana, United States. It's mostly in Scott Township, within Vanderburgh County. The town also reaches into parts of Armstrong, Center, and German townships. Darmstadt has a strong German heritage. In 2010, about 1,407 people lived here. It is located just north of Evansville. Darmstadt is the only other official town in Vanderburgh County besides Evansville.
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Exploring Darmstadt's Location
Darmstadt is located in Indiana. Its exact spot is 38 degrees, 5 minutes, 28 seconds North, and 87 degrees, 34 minutes, 34 seconds West.
The town covers about 4.58 square miles (11.85 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 4.52 square miles (11.70 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Darmstadt's Population
This section looks at how many people live in Darmstadt over time. This information comes from the U.S. Census, which counts people every ten years.
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| 1880 | 150 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,280 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,346 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,313 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,407 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,373 | −2.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 1,407 people living in Darmstadt. There were 544 households, which are groups of people living together. About 441 of these were families.
The town had about 311 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Darmstadt were White (97.5%). The average age in the town was 47.1 years old.
Getting Around Darmstadt
Darmstadt has several ways to get around. Important roads include Darmstadt Road, Saint Joseph Avenue, and Boonville-New Harmony Road.
Darmstadt Road and Saint Joseph Avenue connect directly to Evansville. Boonville-New Harmony Road passes by the shopping center. It links Darmstadt to both Boonville and New Harmony.
U.S. Route 41 also runs just east of Darmstadt. This road provides another way to get to Evansville. It also gives quick access to I-64, a major highway.
