Losantville, Indiana facts for kids
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Losantville, Indiana
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Location of Losantville in Randolph County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
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| • Total | 221 |
| • Density | 1,169.31/sq mi (452.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47354
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-45000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396725 |
Losantville is a small town in Randolph County, Indiana, in the United States. It is located within Union Township. In 2020, about 221 people lived there.
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History of Losantville
Losantville was first known as Hunts Cross Roads. This name was used when the town was first mapped out in 1851.
The name Losantville comes from an older name for Cincinnati, Ohio, which was called Losantiville. A post office opened in Losantville in 1854, and it has been serving the community ever since.
Geography of Losantville
Losantville is a small town. According to the 2010 census, its total area is about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Facts
Losantville has seen its population change over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 52 | — | |
| 1900 | 177 | — | |
| 1910 | 300 | 69.5% | |
| 1920 | 321 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 252 | −21.5% | |
| 1940 | 253 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 247 | −2.4% | |
| 1960 | 251 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 212 | −15.5% | |
| 1980 | 306 | 44.3% | |
| 1990 | 253 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 280 | 10.7% | |
| 2010 | 237 | −15.4% | |
| 2020 | 221 | −6.8% | |
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Losantville in 2010
In 2010, Losantville had 237 people living in 105 homes. There were 63 families. The town had about 124 housing units. Most of the people living in Losantville were White.
The average age of people in Losantville was about 37.4 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18. About 16.5% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Famous People from Losantville
Losantville is the hometown of Claude Berry. He was a professional baseball player. Claude Berry played as a catcher for teams like the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia A's. He played from 1904 to 1915.
See also
In Spanish: Losantville (Indiana) para niños
