Dillsboro, Indiana facts for kids
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Dillsboro, Indiana
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Location of Dillsboro in Dearborn County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Township | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,360 |
| • Density | 1,020.26/sq mi (393.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47018
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-18190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396687 |
| Website | http://www.townofdillsboro.com |
Dillsboro is a town in Clay Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. As of 2020, the population is 1,360.
History
Dillsboro was laid out in 1830. It was named for James Dill, a general in the War of 1812 and local resident.
The Dillsboro post office, established in 1837, was spelled Dillsborough until 1893.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Dillsboro has a total area of 1 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dillsboro has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 432 | — | |
| 1890 | 439 | 1.6% | |
| 1900 | 465 | 5.9% | |
| 1910 | 425 | −8.6% | |
| 1920 | 471 | 10.8% | |
| 1930 | 502 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 558 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 681 | 22.0% | |
| 1960 | 745 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 840 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,038 | 23.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,200 | 15.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,436 | 19.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,327 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,360 | 2.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,327 people, 520 households, and 320 families living in the town. The population density was 1,327.0 inhabitants per square mile (512.4/km2). There were 580 housing units at an average density of 580.0 per square mile (223.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Pacific Islander, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 520 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the town was 42.2 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 44.6% male and 55.4% female.
Buildings
The Hopewell Presbyterian Church building dates from 1888, although the congregation was formed in 1818 and formally organized in 1828. The building is a classic example of home-based architecture - complete with tiffany glass windows and hand-made pews.
See also
In Spanish: Dillsboro (Indiana) para niños
