Lynn, Indiana facts for kids
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Lynn
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| Town of Lynn | |
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Location of Lynn in Randolph County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 954 |
| • Density | 1,688.50/sq mi (652.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47355
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-45468 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396729 |
Lynn is a town located in Randolph County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Washington Township. In 2010, about 1,097 people lived there.
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Lynn's Early Days
The town of Lynn has a history stretching back many years. A post office was first set up in Lynn in 1838. This means people could send and receive mail there. The town's official map, called a plat, was recorded in 1850. This map showed how the town was laid out.
Where is Lynn Located?
Lynn is found in a specific spot in Indiana. Its coordinates are 40.047590 degrees North and 84.942173 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People Living in Lynn
The number of people living in Lynn has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk below:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 239 | — | |
| 1890 | 518 | 116.7% | |
| 1900 | 705 | 36.1% | |
| 1910 | 917 | 30.1% | |
| 1920 | 808 | −11.9% | |
| 1930 | 936 | 15.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,014 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,149 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,260 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,360 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,250 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,183 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,143 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,097 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 954 | −13.0% | |
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Lynn's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,097 people living in Lynn. These people lived in 439 households. A household is like a home where people live together. About 302 of these households were families.
The town had about 1,959 people per square mile. This number tells us how crowded an area is. There were also 498 housing units available.
Most people in Lynn were White, making up 97.7% of the population. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other backgrounds.
About 35% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent. The average household had 2.5 people.
The average age of people in Lynn was 37.9 years old. About 25.7% of residents were under 18. About 17.9% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females than males.
Learning in Lynn
Lynn has a local library for its residents. It is called the Lynn-Washington Township Public Library. This library lends out books and other materials to people in the community. It helps everyone learn and read.
See also
In Spanish: Lynn (Indiana) para niños
