Edwardsport, Indiana facts for kids
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Edwardsport, Indiana
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The Alfred Simonson House, a historic site in the town
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Location of Edwardsport in Knox County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Vigo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 286 |
| • Density | 1,025.09/sq mi (396.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47528
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-20458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396922 |
Edwardsport is a small town in Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located within Vigo Township. In 2010, the town had a population of 303 people. Edwardsport was founded in 1832. It was named after Edward Wilkins, who was one of the people who helped start the town.
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History of Edwardsport
Edwardsport has some interesting history. One important building is the Alfred Simonson House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its historical importance.
Geography and Climate
Edwardsport is a small town in terms of size.
How Big is Edwardsport?
According to the 2010 census, the total area of Edwardsport is about 0.28 square miles (0.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the Weather Like?
The weather in Edwardsport is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see this climate type abbreviated as "Cfa".
Who Lives in Edwardsport?
Understanding the population of a town helps us learn about its people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 777 | — | |
| 1890 | 670 | −13.8% | |
| 1960 | 533 | — | |
| 1970 | 482 | −9.6% | |
| 1980 | 459 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 380 | −17.2% | |
| 2000 | 363 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 303 | −16.5% | |
| 2020 | 286 | −5.6% | |
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Edwardsport Population in 2010
The census is a count of all the people living in a place. In 2010, there were 303 people living in Edwardsport. These people lived in 128 different homes. About 87 of these homes were families.
The town had about 1082 people per square mile. There were 169 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Edwardsport were White (98.3%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, about 25.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (52.3%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (10.2%). A smaller number had a male head of household without a wife (5.5%). About 29.7% of all homes were made up of single individuals. Around 10.9% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average number of people in a household was 2.37. For families, the average was 2.85 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Edwardsport in 2010 was 45.2 years old.
- 19.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.2% were 65 years of age or older.
The town had slightly more males (50.8%) than females (49.2%).
Edwardsport Power Station
Just south of Edwardsport is the Edwardsport Power Station. This plant helps provide electricity to the area.
The power plant used to have two units that could produce 160 megawatts of power. A megawatt is a very large unit of power. In 2005, a report said this plant was one of the most polluting power stations. It produced a lot of carbon dioxide for the amount of electricity it made.
A new, larger unit was built. This new unit uses a special technology called IGCC. It can produce 600 megawatts of power. When this new unit opened in 2011, the older, smaller units were shut down.
See also
In Spanish: Edwardsport (Indiana) para niños
