Homecroft, Indiana facts for kids
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Homecroft, Indiana
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Houses on Maynard Drive
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Location in Marion County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 752 |
| • Density | 3,133.33/sq mi (1,209.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
46227
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| FIPS code | 18-34420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396999 |
Homecroft is a small town located in Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 752 people lived there.
Homecroft officially became a town in 1949. Later, in 1970, it became part of Indianapolis through a plan called Unigov. Even though it's part of Indianapolis, Homecroft still has its own local town government that helps manage the community.
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History of Homecroft
Homecroft began in 1923. That's when a developer first planned out the town and started building houses and other structures there.
Geography of Homecroft
Homecroft is located in Indiana, USA. Its exact position is 39°40′8″N 86°7′48″W / 39.66889°N 86.13000°W.
According to information from 2010, the total area of Homecroft is about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 659 | — | |
| 1960 | 959 | 45.5% | |
| 1970 | 964 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 831 | −13.8% | |
| 1990 | 758 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 751 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 722 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 752 | 4.2% | |
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Homecroft's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 722 people lived in Homecroft. These people lived in 308 different homes, and 214 of these were families.
The town had about 3000 people per square mile. There were also 323 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Homecroft were White (95.7%). A smaller number were African American (0.8%), Native American (0.7%), or Asian (0.7%). Some people (1.5%) were from two or more races. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 308 homes in Homecroft:
- About 28% had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (55.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 11.7% were homes where a mother was raising children without a husband present.
- A small number (2.6%) were homes where a father was raising children without a wife present.
- About 30.5% were "non-families," meaning people living together who are not related, or individuals living alone.
On average, each home had about 2.34 people, and each family had about 2.82 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Homecroft in 2010 was 41.2 years old.
- About 21.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.7% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 46.7% of the population was male and 53.3% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Homecroft (Indiana) para niños
