Dupont, Indiana facts for kids
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Dupont, Indiana
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| Town of Dupont | |
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Location of Dupont in Jefferson County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Lancaster Township | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 343 |
| • Density | 339.94/sq mi (131.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47231
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-19180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396913 |
Dupont is a small town located in Jefferson County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Lancaster Township. In 2020, about 343 people lived there.
History of Dupont
Dupont was started in 1849. It got its name from the famous Du Pont family.
During the American Civil War, a Confederate general named John Hunt Morgan led a daring journey called Morgan's Raid. Dupont was one of the towns he visited during this raid.
Geography of Dupont
Dupont is a small place, covering about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People of Dupont
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 192 | — | |
| 1970 | 357 | — | |
| 1980 | 392 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 391 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 392 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 339 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 343 | 1.2% | |
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Dupont in 2010
In 2010, there were 339 people living in Dupont. These people lived in 117 homes, and 87 of these were families. Most people in Dupont were White. A small number of people were African American or from other races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes in Dupont had children under 18 living there. There were also many married couples. Some homes were led by a single parent, either a mother or a father. The average age of people living in Dupont was about 33.9 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Dupont (Indiana) para niños
