Kewanna, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Kewanna, Indiana
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101 E. Main Street, Kewanna, Indiana
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Location of Kewanna in Fulton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 576 |
| • Density | 1,051.09/sq mi (405.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
46935, 46939
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-39618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397016 |
Kewanna is a small town located in Fulton County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Union Township. In 2010, about 613 people lived there.
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History of Kewanna
Kewanna got its first post office in 1847. The town was named after a Potawatomi chief called Kee-Wau-Nay. This shows the area's connection to Native American history.
Geography of Kewanna
Kewanna is located entirely on land. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.53 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). This means it's a fairly compact town.
Population and People
The number of people living in Kewanna has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 283 | — | |
| 1890 | 647 | 128.6% | |
| 1900 | 646 | −0.2% | |
| 1910 | 728 | 12.7% | |
| 1920 | 695 | −4.5% | |
| 1930 | 682 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 701 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 680 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 683 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 614 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 711 | 15.8% | |
| 1990 | 542 | −23.8% | |
| 2000 | 614 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 613 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 576 | −6.0% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 613 people living in Kewanna. These people lived in 251 different homes, and 149 of these were families. The town had about 1157 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Kewanna (about 96%) were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more different racial backgrounds. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 36% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (40%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.44 people, and the average family had about 3.15 people.
The average age of people in Kewanna was 35.2 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18, and 13% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (51.9%).
Education in Kewanna
Kewanna has a public library called the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library. This library lends out books and other materials to the community. There used to be a high school in Kewanna, called Kewanna High School, but it is no longer open.
