Jasonville, Indiana facts for kids
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Jasonville, Indiana
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Main Street in Jasonville
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Location of Jasonville in Greene County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
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| • Total | 1,983 |
| • Density | 1,563.88/sq mi (603.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47438
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-37764 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395457 |
Jasonville is a small city located in Greene County, Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 1,983 people lived there. It's known as the "Gateway to Shakamac" because it's very close to Shakamak State Park.
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A Look at Jasonville's Past
Jasonville was started in 1858. It got its name from one of its founders, a man named Jason Rogers.
The city has a long history. In 1914, a large fire happened in the town. For many years, Jasonville was a busy mining community, where people worked in coal mines.
One of the most important parts of Jasonville's history is its connection to Shakamak State Park. The park is only about one mile from the city. This is why Jasonville is called the "Gateway to Shakamak."
Where is Jasonville Located?
Jasonville covers a total area of about 1.31 square miles (3.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Jasonville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 69 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,295 | — | |
| 1920 | 4,461 | 35.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,536 | −20.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,418 | −3.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,937 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,436 | −17.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,335 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,497 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,200 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,490 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,222 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,983 | −10.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, a count of the population (called a census) showed that 2,222 people lived in Jasonville. These people lived in 882 different homes. About 568 of these were families.
The city had about 1,696 people per square mile (655 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Jasonville were White (98.1%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
About 36.3% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (44.9%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Jasonville was 38.4 years old.
Learning in Jasonville
Jasonville has a public library called the Jasonville Public Library. This library lends out books and other materials.
The city is also home to two schools: Shakamak Jr-Sr High School and Shakamak Elementary. These schools serve students from elementary grades through high school.
Famous People from Jasonville
- Bruce Borders is a notable person from Jasonville. He was once the mayor of the city. He also served as an Indiana State Representative.
See also
In Spanish: Jasonville (Indiana) para niños
