Mecca, Indiana facts for kids
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Mecca, Indiana
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The town's historic Wabash Township Graded School
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Location of Mecca in Parke County, Indiana.
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Detailed map of Mecca
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Wabash |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 263 |
| • Density | 669.21/sq mi (258.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47860
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-48132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396746 |
Mecca is a small town located in Parke County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Wabash Township. In 2010, about 335 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 263.
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History of Mecca, Indiana
Mecca was officially started on August 7, 1890. It was planned by two friends, Samuel Hixon and Tom L. McCune. In 1913, the town had grown quite a bit, with about 1,400 people living there.
The town has had its own post office since 1888. This means people could send and receive mail right in Mecca.
Two important historical spots in Mecca are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Mecca Covered Bridge and the Wabash Township Graded School. Being on this list means they are special places worth protecting.
Geography and Location
Mecca is found in the southeastern part of Parke County. It sits right along a waterway called the Big Raccoon Creek. The town is mostly on the west side of the creek. However, a small part of it is on the east side. The famous Mecca Covered Bridge helps people cross the creek.
The town is about 6 miles (about 9.7 kilometers) west-southwest of Rockville. Rockville is the main town, or county seat, for Parke County. The Wabash River is also nearby, about 2 miles (about 3.2 kilometers) to the west. A major road, U.S. Route 41, passes close to Mecca. It is about 0.5 miles (about 0.8 kilometers) to the southeast.
According to information from 2010, Mecca covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (1.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population Changes in Mecca
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 482 | — | |
| 1990 | 331 | −31.3% | |
| 2000 | 355 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 335 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 263 | −21.5% | |
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The number of people living in Mecca has changed over the years. In 1980, there were 482 residents. By 1990, the population had dropped to 331. It then increased slightly to 355 people in 2000.
In 2010, the town had 335 residents. The latest count in 2020 showed 263 people living in Mecca. This means the town has become smaller over the last few decades.
Mecca's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 335 people living in Mecca. These people lived in 124 different homes, called households. Out of these, 93 were families. This means about 859 people lived in each square mile of the town.
Many homes in Mecca had children. About 41.9% of households had kids under 18 years old. Many people were married couples living together, making up 49.2% of households. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband (15.3%). Others had a male head of the house without a wife (10.5%). About 25% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Mecca was about 35.5 years old. About 30.1% of the residents were under 18. About 15.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (53.1%) than females (46.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Mecca (Indiana) para niños
