McCordsville, Indiana facts for kids
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McCordsville, Indiana
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Location of McCordsville in Hancock County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Township | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.20 sq mi (18.65 km2) |
| • Land | 7.14 sq mi (18.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,592 |
| • Density | 1,190.40/sq mi (459.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46055
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| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-45648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396744 |
| Website | http://www.mccordsville.org/ |
McCordsville is a town located in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. It's part of Vernon Township. This town is a quickly growing area near Indianapolis. In 2020, about 8,592 people lived there.
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McCordsville History
McCordsville was officially created and mapped out in 1865. It was named after a family called McCord, who were important in the area at that time.
Town Geography
In 2010, McCordsville covered a total area of about 4.71 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.7 square miles (12.17 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 168 | — | |
| 1880 | 180 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 684 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,134 | 65.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,797 | 323.0% | |
| 2020 | 8,503 | 77.3% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 4,797 people living in McCordsville. These people lived in 1,653 households, with 1,322 of them being families.
Most of the people in McCordsville were White (83.2%). There were also African American residents (10.3%), Asian residents (2.3%), and people from other backgrounds. About 4.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (50.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.90 people. The average family had about 3.26 people.
The average age of people in the town was 32.7 years old. About 32.4% of residents were under 18.
Education in McCordsville
McCordsville is home to the Geist Montessori Academy, which is a public charter school. The public school system that serves the town is called the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation.
See also
In Spanish: McCordsville (Indiana) para niños
