Hardinsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Hardinsburg, Indiana
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Location of Hardinsburg in Washington County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Posey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 109.09/sq mi (42.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47125
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-31396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2831214 |
Hardinsburg is a small town in Washington County, Indiana, United States. It is located in Posey Township. In 2020, the town had a population of 222 people.
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History of Hardinsburg
Hardinsburg was founded in 1838. It was named after Aaron Hardin, who started the town. Aaron Hardin also opened the first store in Hardinsburg.
The town officially became an incorporated town in 1849. The Hardinsburg post office has been open since 1838, helping people send and receive mail for a long time.
Geography of Hardinsburg
Hardinsburg covers a total area of about 2.03 square miles (5.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no significant water bodies within the town limits.
Population and People
This section looks at how many people live in Hardinsburg and what the population is like.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hardinsburg has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1870 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 199 | — | |
| 1880 | 133 | −33.2% | |
| 1890 | 138 | 3.8% | |
| 1900 | 210 | 52.2% | |
| 1910 | 254 | 21.0% | |
| 1920 | 253 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 254 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 275 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 247 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 218 | −11.7% | |
| 1970 | 263 | 20.6% | |
| 1980 | 298 | 13.3% | |
| 1990 | 322 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 244 | −24.2% | |
| 2010 | 248 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 222 | −10.5% | |
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Hardinsburg in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 248 people living in Hardinsburg. These people lived in 96 different homes. About 61 of these homes were families.
The town had 111 housing units in total. The population density was about 121.6 people per square mile.
Households and Families
Out of the 96 households, about 35% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half, 49%, were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother or a father.
About 30% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Some of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.58 people in each household.
Age Distribution
The average age of people in Hardinsburg in 2010 was 37 years old.
- About 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.3% were 65 years old or older.
The town had an equal number of males and females, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Hardinsburg para niños
