Jonesville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jonesville, Indiana
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Location of Jonesville in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 1,253.52/sq mi (484.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47247
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-38916 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397012 |
Jonesville is a small town in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 178 people lived there. Jonesville is also part of the larger Columbus, Indiana metropolitan area.
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A Look Back: Jonesville's History
Jonesville was started in 1851. It was named after its founder, Benjamin Jones. A post office opened in Jonesville the very next year, in 1852.
Where is Jonesville?
Jonesville is a small place, covering about 0.37 square kilometers (or 0.14 square miles) of land. It's all land, with no water areas.
Jonesville's Weather
The weather in Jonesville has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Jonesville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 206 | — | |
| 1880 | 266 | 29.1% | |
| 1900 | 268 | — | |
| 1910 | 213 | −20.5% | |
| 1920 | 213 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 162 | −23.9% | |
| 1940 | 181 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 225 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 196 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 202 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 213 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 221 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 220 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 177 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 178 | 0.6% | |
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The population of Jonesville has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 177 people living in the town. This included 77 households and 51 families. The town had about 1361.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Jonesville were White (92.7%). A small number were Native American (2.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Famous Person from Jonesville
- Lora L. Corum was a famous person from Jonesville. He won the Indy 500 car race in 1924.
