Glenwood, Indiana facts for kids
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Glenwood, Indiana
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| Town of Glenwood | |
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Location of Glenwood in Fayette County and Rush County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Rush, Fayette |
| Townships | Union, Orange, Fairview |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 1,276.04/sq mi (492.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46133
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-28062 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396962 |
| Website | https://glenwoodtown.com/ |
Glenwood is a small town located in the state of Indiana in the United States. It is part of both Rush County and Fayette County. In 2010, about 250 people lived there.
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Glenwood's Story
Glenwood was first known as Vienna. It was officially created, or "laid out," in 1882. The town's post office has been serving the community since 1874.
Where is Glenwood?
Glenwood is a small place, covering about 0.18 square miles (0.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Glenwood?
Here's a look at how Glenwood's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 216 | — | |
| 1910 | 266 | — | |
| 1920 | 324 | 21.8% | |
| 1930 | 374 | 15.4% | |
| 1940 | 338 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 412 | 21.9% | |
| 1960 | 382 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 452 | 18.3% | |
| 1980 | 370 | −18.1% | |
| 1990 | 285 | −23.0% | |
| 2000 | 318 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 250 | −21.4% | |
| 2020 | 245 | −2.0% | |
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A Closer Look at the People (2010)
In 2010, the census showed that 250 people lived in Glenwood. These people lived in 109 different homes, and 71 of these were families. The town had about 1,389 people per square mile.
Almost everyone in Glenwood (100%) was identified as White. A very small number, 0.4%, were identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 109 homes:
- About 28% had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (51.4%) were married couples living together.
- About 8% had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 5% had a male head of household without a wife.
- About 35% were not families, meaning individuals living alone or with non-relatives.
About 30% of all homes had someone living alone. Of those, 15.6% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, each home had 2.29 people, and each family had 2.83 people.
The average age of people in Glenwood was 45.5 years.
- About 22% of residents were under 18.
- About 5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 45.6% of the population was male and 54.4% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Glenwood (Indiana) para niños
