Dune Acres, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dune Acres, Indiana
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| Town of Dune Acres | |
The Dune Acres Clubhouse
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Location of Dune Acres in Porter County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Westchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2) |
| • Water | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 234 |
| • Density | 110.01/sq mi (42.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46304
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| FIPS code | 18-18982 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396691 |
| Website | http://www.duneacres.org/ |
Dune Acres is a small town in Porter County, Indiana. It is located in the sand dune area along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. In 2020, 234 people lived there. Many people from Dune Acres and nearby areas helped protect parts of the Indiana Dunes.
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History of Dune Acres
Dune Acres was planned and built in 1923. It was meant to be a fun resort village by the lake.
The Dune Acres Clubhouse is a special building in the town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This means it is an important historical place.
Where is Dune Acres?
Dune Acres is located right by Lake Michigan. It is known for its beautiful sand dunes.
In 2010, the town covered about 3.44 square miles (8.91 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.17 square miles (5.62 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers), is water.
People in Dune Acres
The number of people living in Dune Acres has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 12 | — | |
| 1940 | 46 | 283.3% | |
| 1950 | 86 | 87.0% | |
| 1960 | 238 | 176.7% | |
| 1970 | 301 | 26.5% | |
| 1980 | 291 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 263 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 213 | −19.0% | |
| 2010 | 182 | −14.6% | |
| 2020 | 234 | 28.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 182 people living in Dune Acres. These people lived in 94 different homes. Most of the people were White (95.1%).
The average age of people in Dune Acres was 63.4 years old. Many residents, almost half, were 65 years or older.
Getting Around Dune Acres
Dune Acres has ways for people to travel.
In the past, there was a train station called Dune Acres. It was part of the South Shore Line. This train line connects places in Indiana to Chicago. The station closed in 1994.
Now, people in Dune Acres use the Dune Park station. A bus service called V-Line stops there on weekends. This bus can take residents to Valparaiso.
For longer trips, people can use Coach USA's Tri-State/United Limo. This service stops in nearby Portage. It can take people directly to Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
The closest main road is Dunes Highway (U.S. Route 12). The nearest airport is in Gary, Indiana. The closest Amtrak train station is in Michigan City.
Famous People from Dune Acres
- Jim Gaffigan, a well-known comedian.
- Jack Knight, an important person in aviation history.
In Spanish: Dune Acres (Indiana) para niños
