Lake Village, Indiana facts for kids
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Lake Village, Indiana
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Location of Lake Village in Newton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Township | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.21 km2) |
| • Land | 3.94 sq mi (10.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 748 |
| • Density | 189.66/sq mi (73.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46349
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-41652 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393086 |
Lake Village is a small community in Newton County, Indiana, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau uses for collecting information, but it is not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 748 people lived in Lake Village.
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A Look Back: Lake Village's History
Lake Village was first planned in 1876. For many years, it stayed a small settlement.
The community started to grow more in 1905. This was when a railroad line was built through the area. The railroad helped connect Lake Village to other places.
A post office has been open in Lake Village since 1876. This shows that people have been living and sending mail from there for a long time.
Understanding Lake Village's Geography
Lake Village covers an area of about 4 square miles (10.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP.
Who Lives in Lake Village? Demographics
The number of people living in Lake Village changes over time.
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| 2020 | 748 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 855 people living in Lake Village. These people lived in 292 different homes. Out of these homes, 221 were families.
The population density was about 215 people for every square mile. This means the area was not very crowded. There were also 305 housing units available.
Community Makeup: Age and Diversity
The people in Lake Village come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. A small part of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The community had people of all ages. About 29.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lake Village was 34 years old.
Family Life and Income
Many homes in Lake Village were families. About 59.2% of homes had married couples living together. About 38.7% of homes had children under 18 living there.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $39,474. For families, the average income was higher, around $50,179.
Learning in Lake Village: Education
Students in Lake Village attend schools that are part of the North Newton School Corporation.
Lake Village also has a public library. It is a branch of the Newton County Public Library. This library provides books and resources for everyone in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Village (Indiana) para niños
