Flora, Indiana facts for kids
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Flora, Indiana
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Center Street downtown
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| Nickname(s):
The Garden Spot of Indiana
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Location of Flora in Carroll County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Carroll |
| Township | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,094 |
| • Density | 1,824.04/sq mi (704.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46929
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-23692 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396940 |
| Website | http://www.townofflora.org/ |
Flora is a small town located in Monroe Township, Carroll County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,036 people lived there. It is part of the larger Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Flora
Flora got its name from its founder, John Flora. A post office was first opened in the town in 1873. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Geography and Location
Flora is entirely made up of land, meaning it has no large bodies of water within its borders. According to the 2010 census, the town covers an area of about 1.06 square miles (2.75 square kilometers).
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 224 | — | |
| 1890 | 639 | 185.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,209 | 89.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,386 | 14.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,441 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,449 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,468 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,657 | 12.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,742 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,877 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,303 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,179 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,227 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,036 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,094 | 2.8% | |
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Who Lives in Flora?
In 2010, the town had 2,036 people living in 858 households. Most residents were White (97.5%). A small number of people were African American (0.3%) or from other racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (30.5%) included children under 18. The average age in Flora was about 40.4 years. About 25.5% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Flora
The Carroll Consolidated School Corporation serves the students in Flora. This public school district has two main schools:
- Carroll Elementary School, for students from kindergarten to 6th grade.
- Carroll Junior/Senior High School, for students in 7th through 12th grades.
The town also has a public library, the Flora-Monroe Township Public Library. It offers free books and resources to the community.
Notable People from Flora
- Paul S. Dunkin: He was a well-known writer, librarian, and professor.
