Holton, Indiana facts for kids
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Holton, Indiana
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| Town of Holton | |
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Location of Holton in Ripley County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Otter Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 417 |
| • Density | 230.01/sq mi (88.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47023
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-34366 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396998 |
Holton is a small town located in Otter Creek Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, about 417 people lived there.
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Holton's History
Holton was officially started in 1854. This happened when the Ohio and Mississippi Railway line reached this area. The town was named after Jesse Holman, who owned the land where the town was built. A post office has been open in Holton since 1854, helping people send and receive mail.
2012 Tornado Impact
On March 2, 2012, a strong tornado, known as an EF3 tornado, caused significant damage to the town of Holton. Sadly, three people lost their lives during this event. The community worked hard to recover after the storm.
Geography of Holton
Holton is located in Ripley County. According to the 2010 census, the town covers a total area of about 1.81 square miles (4.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no significant water bodies within the town limits.
Holton's Population Data
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 366 | — | |
| 1980 | 487 | — | |
| 1990 | 451 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 407 | −9.8% | |
| 2010 | 480 | 17.9% | |
| 2020 | 417 | −13.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Holton had a population of 480 people. There were 171 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the residents were White, making up about 96.3% of the population. A small number of residents identified as African American, Native American, or from other racial backgrounds. About 0.4% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Holton in 2010 was about 32.5 years old. Around 30.4% of the residents were under 18 years old, and 11.7% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly even split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Education in Holton
Students in Holton attend schools that are part of the South Ripley Community School Corporation. This school district serves the educational needs of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Holton (Indiana) para niños
