Goodland, Indiana facts for kids
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Goodland, Indiana
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| Town of Goodland | |
Newton Street in Goodland, Indiana
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Location of Goodland in Newton County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Township | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 980 |
| • Density | 1,287.78/sq mi (497.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
47948
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-28332 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435168 |
Goodland is a small town located in Grant Township within Newton County, Indiana. In 2010, about 1,043 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 980.
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History of Goodland
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The town of Goodland was first planned out in 1861. It got its name because the soil in the area was very good for farming. A post office has been open in Goodland since 1861, helping people send and receive mail.
Two important places in Goodland are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. These places are the Goodland-Grant Township Public Library and the McCairn-Turner House.
Goodland's Geography
Goodland covers an area of about 0.78 square miles (2 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Near Goodland, you can find the Kentland crater. This is a unique place where a limestone quarry is located. It is between Goodland and another town called Kentland.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 628 | — | |
| 1890 | 889 | 41.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,205 | 35.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,105 | −8.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,120 | 1.4% | |
| 1930 | 978 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,097 | 12.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,218 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,202 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,176 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,200 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,033 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,096 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,043 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 980 | −6.0% | |
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Goodland's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,043 people living in Goodland. These people lived in 426 households, and 276 of these were families. Most of the people living in Goodland were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Almost half of the households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent. About one-third of all households were made up of individuals living alone. This included people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Goodland was about 42 years old. About 23% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the town was almost equal.
Education in Goodland
Goodland has a public library called the Goodland-Grant Township Public Library. This library lends out books and other materials to people in the town. It is a great place for students to learn and read.
Notable People from Goodland
Goodland has been home to several interesting people:
- Eddie Condon: A famous jazz musician and bandleader.
- Joe McConnell: A well-known sportscaster.
- Marty Ravellette: An inspiring person known as an armless hero.
- Louis Sola: He works for the Federal Maritime Commission, which deals with shipping.
- Andy Zimmer: A former college basketball player for the Indiana Hoosiers.
See also
In Spanish: Goodland (Indiana) para niños
