Deer Creek, Carroll County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Deer Creek, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Carroll |
| Township | Washington Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 804.20/sq mi (310.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 18-17245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806473 |
Deer Creek is a small, quiet place in Carroll County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated town," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a regular town. The United States Census keeps track of Deer Creek as a special area called a "census-designated place." This helps them count how many people live there.
A Look Back at Deer Creek's Past
Deer Creek got its name from a nearby stream, also called Deer Creek. Long ago, in 1832, a post office was opened here. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. This post office helped the community for many years. It stayed open until 1910, when it was closed down.
Who Lives in Deer Creek?
This section tells us about the people who live in Deer Creek. It's like taking a snapshot of the community.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 115 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States Census, 115 people lived in Deer Creek. This number helps us understand how the community has grown or changed over time.
