Dublin, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dublin, Indiana
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Location of Dublin in Wayne County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 679 |
| • Density | 1,315.89/sq mi (508.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47335
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-18766 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396689 |
Dublin is a small town in Jackson Township, Wayne County, Indiana, in the United States. It is a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 679 people lived there.
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History of Dublin
Dublin was officially started in 1830. It was named after the famous city of Dublin in Ireland. A post office has been open in Dublin since 1833, helping people send and receive mail.
An important event happened here on October 15, 1851. The Indiana Woman's Suffrage Association was created in Dublin. This group worked to give women the right to vote, which was a big step for equal rights.
The Witt-Champe-Myers House, an old and important building, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This means it is recognized as a special historical site.
About Dublin's Geography
Dublin covers about 0.54 square miles (1.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
People of Dublin
The number of people living in Dublin has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 713 | — | |
| 1860 | 967 | 35.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,076 | 11.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,070 | −0.6% | |
| 1890 | 806 | −24.7% | |
| 1900 | 698 | −13.4% | |
| 1910 | 704 | 0.9% | |
| 1920 | 630 | −10.5% | |
| 1930 | 727 | 15.4% | |
| 1940 | 751 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 993 | 32.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,021 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,021 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 979 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 805 | −17.8% | |
| 2000 | 697 | −13.4% | |
| 2010 | 790 | 13.3% | |
| 2020 | 679 | −14.1% | |
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Dublin in 2010
In 2010, there were 790 people living in Dublin. They lived in 325 different homes. Most people were White (98%). A small number were African American or Asian.
The average age of people in Dublin was about 42 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many families with children lived there.
Education in Dublin
The town has a lending library called the Dublin Public School Library. It is a place where people can borrow books and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Dublin (Indiana) para niños
