Galveston, Indiana facts for kids
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Galveston
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Location of Galveston in Cass County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
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| • Total | 1,288 |
| • Density | 2,240.00/sq mi (864.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46932
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-26242 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396954 |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/Townofgalvestonindiana/ |
Galveston (/ɡælˈvɛstən/ gal-VESS-tən) is a small town in Jackson Township, Cass County, Indiana. It is located about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Kokomo. In 2010, the town had a population of 1,311 people.
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History of Galveston
Galveston was first planned out in 1854. It was probably named after the city of Galveston, Texas. However, there's a fun story that says it was named because someone saw "a gal with a vest on"! Galveston officially became a town in 1870.
Geography of Galveston
According to the 2010 census, Galveston covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 390 | — | |
| 1880 | 415 | 6.4% | |
| 1910 | 658 | — | |
| 1920 | 691 | 5.0% | |
| 1930 | 606 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 735 | 21.3% | |
| 1950 | 905 | 23.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,111 | 22.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,284 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,822 | 41.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,609 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,532 | −4.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,311 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,288 | −1.8% | |
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Galveston's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,311 people living in Galveston. These people lived in 553 households, and 368 of these were families. Most of the people living in Galveston (about 97%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Galveston was about 39.6 years old.
- About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 14% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
- The town had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
Transportation in Galveston
There are two airports located near Galveston in Cass County:
- Galveston Airport: This airport is open for public use.
- Rockey's Air Strip: This is a private airport.
Education in Galveston
Galveston has a public library. It is a part of the Cass County Public Library system.
The town also has a school called Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy. It used to be known as Galveston Elementary School.
See also
In Spanish: Galveston (Indiana) para niños
