Denver, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denver, Indiana
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Location in Miami County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 478 |
| • Density | 1,991.67/sq mi (769.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46926
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-17776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396685 |
Denver is a small town in Jefferson Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2020, the population was 478 people.
Students in Denver attend schools that are part of the North Miami Schools district.
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A Look Back in Time
Denver was first planned out in 1872. This happened when the Eel River Railroad line was built to reach that spot. The town was named after the much larger city of Denver, Colorado. The local post office in Denver has been open since 1869.
Where is Denver Located?
Denver is located in the northern part of Miami County, Indiana. Indiana State Road 16 runs right through the town. It is known as Harrison Street there.
If you go east on State Road 16 for about 3 miles (5 km), you will reach Chili. If you go west for about 8 miles (13 km), you will find Twelve Mile. Peru, which is the main city and county seat of Miami County, is about 9 miles (14 km) south of Denver.
Rivers and Waterways
The Eel River flows just south of Denver. A smaller stream called Weesau Creek touches the western edge of the town in two places. The Eel River eventually flows southwest. It joins the Wabash River near Logansport.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Denver covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 273 | — | |
| 1920 | 522 | — | |
| 1930 | 472 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 483 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 528 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 565 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 566 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 589 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 504 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 541 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 482 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 478 | −0.8% | |
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Denver's Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 482 people living in Denver. These people lived in 177 households, and 133 of these were families.
The town had about 2096 people per square mile (810 people per square kilometer). There were 194 housing units in total. Most residents, about 98.8%, were White.
Many households, 41.2%, had children under 18 living with them. About 57.1% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.72 people. The average family had 3.13 people.
The average age of people in Denver was 37.6 years. About 29.3% of residents were under 18 years old. About 12.7% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Denver (Indiana) para niños
