Elberfeld, Indiana facts for kids
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Elberfeld, Indiana
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| Town of Elberfeld | |
Schultz Mill in Elberfeld
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Location of Elberfeld in Warrick County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Greer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 644 |
| • Density | 2,104.58/sq mi (812.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47613
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-20638 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396923 |
Elberfeld is a small town in Warrick County, Indiana, in the United States. It is located within Greer Township. In 2020, about 644 people lived there.
Elberfeld is unique because it does not have a main highway running directly through it. Even though Interstate 64 and Interstate 69 pass nearby, there are no direct exits to the town. Residents need to use other roads to reach these major highways. The closest state road, Indiana 68, is about 2.5 miles north. A railroad track, the Indiana Southern Railroad, also runs through the town.
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History of Elberfeld
A post office opened in Elberfeld in 1868. The town was first settled mainly by people from Germany. They named their new community after a place called Elberfeld in Germany. Elberfeld was officially mapped out and recognized as a town in 1885.
Geography of Elberfeld
Elberfeld is located in the northwest part of Warrick County. It lies northeast of a larger city called Evansville.
According to the 2010 census, the town covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 438 | — | |
| 1920 | 473 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 546 | 15.4% | |
| 1940 | 520 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 499 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 485 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 834 | 72.0% | |
| 1980 | 640 | −23.3% | |
| 1990 | 635 | −0.8% | |
| 2000 | 636 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 625 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 644 | 3.0% | |
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Elberfeld's 2010 Census Details
In 2010, the town had 625 people living in 251 households. Most of the people were White (97.3%). A small number were Native American (1.0%) or from two or more races (1.6%). About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 2.91 people.
The average age of people in Elberfeld was 38.3 years. About 25.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
Education in Elberfeld
Elberfeld has its own public library. It is a branch of the Boonville-Warrick County Public Library. The town also has its own school district for local students.
Notable People from Elberfeld
- Bob Lochmueller: He was a professional basketball player in the NBA. He also coached basketball at both college and high school levels.
See also
- In Spanish: Elberfeld (Indiana) para niños
