Holland, Indiana facts for kids
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Holland, Indiana
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Location of Holland in Dubois County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 619 |
| • Density | 1,659.52/sq mi (639.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47541
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-34294 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396996 |
Holland is a small town in Dubois County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Cass Township. In 2020, about 619 people lived there. Holland is also part of the Jasper area, which is a group of towns connected by jobs and daily life.
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History of Holland
Holland was officially started in 1859 by Henry Kunz. He was from Germany. The town was named after the country of Holland (also known as The Netherlands).
The town has had its own post office since 1856. This means people in Holland have been sending and receiving mail for a very long time!
Where is Holland?
Holland is located in Indiana. According to information from 2010, the town covers about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People in Holland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 199 | — | |
| 1930 | 323 | — | |
| 1940 | 380 | 17.6% | |
| 1950 | 501 | 31.8% | |
| 1960 | 661 | 31.9% | |
| 1970 | 662 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 683 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 675 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 695 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 626 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 619 | −1.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 626 people living in Holland. These people made up 252 households, and 168 of these were families.
Most people in Holland were White (96.0%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 3.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- About 31.7% of households had kids under 18 living with them.
- More than half (52.4%) of households were married couples living together.
- About 27.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- The average age of people in Holland was 37.9 years old.
- About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 16.6% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (48.2%) and females (51.8%).
Schools in Holland
Holland is part of the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation. Students from Holland attend Southridge High School in Huntingburg. This is the main high school for the district.
Before 1972, Holland had its own high school. The school colors were red and white, and their mascot was the Dutchmen. In 1972, Holland High School joined with Southridge High School.
See also
- In Spanish: Holland (Indiana) para niños
