Medora, Indiana facts for kids
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Medora, Indiana
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Location of Medora in Jackson County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Carr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 635 |
| • Density | 2,088.82/sq mi (805.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47260
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-48240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396748 |
Medora is a small town located in Jackson County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Carr Township. In 2010, about 693 people lived there.
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History of Medora
Medora was started in 1853 by a person named West Lee Wright. He owned a square mile of land and decided to create the town in one corner of it.
Wright named the town "Medora" after musical notes. He even called it "The Town of Harmony." This is why the name is supposed to be pronounced "Me Doe Rae."
A fun fact about Medora is that it was used as the setting for the music video of "Hurts So Good" by famous musician John Mellencamp!
Where is Medora?
Medora is located in Indiana. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (which is about 0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Medora?
This section talks about the people who live in Medora, like how many there are and what groups they belong to.
Medora's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Medora has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 659 | — | |
| 1930 | 654 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 722 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 627 | −13.2% | |
| 1960 | 716 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 788 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 853 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 805 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 565 | −29.8% | |
| 2010 | 693 | 22.7% | |
| 2020 | 635 | −8.4% | |
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A Look at the People in 2010
In 2010, a survey called the census found that 693 people lived in Medora. These people lived in 279 different homes, and 188 of these were families.
- Most people (97.3%) were White.
- A small number of people were from other groups, including African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander.
- About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age:
- About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 17% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the town was about 38.6 years.
The town had almost an equal number of males and females, with 49.8% males and 50.2% females.
Learning in Medora
Medora has a public library where people can read books and learn new things. It is a part of the Jackson County Public Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Medora (Indiana) para niños
