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Mellott
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Mellott seen from the northeast along CR 300 North
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Location of Mellott in Fountain County, Indiana.
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 Mellott, Indiana
Location in Fountain County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| Township | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 508.77/sq mi (196.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47958
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-48294 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0438973 |
Mellott is a town in Richland Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. The population was 197 at the 2010 census. On November 17, 2013, a tornado hit Mellott.
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History
The Mellott post office was established in 1882. It was named in honor of John Mellott, the first postmaster.
Geography
Mellott is located at 40°9′50″N 87°8′53″W / 40.16389°N 87.14806°W (40.163921, -87.147964).
According to the 2010 census, Mellott has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 372 | — | |
| 1920 | 340 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 312 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 302 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 266 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 312 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 325 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 294 | −9.5% | |
| 1990 | 222 | −24.5% | |
| 2000 | 207 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 197 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 174 | −11.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 197 people, 88 households, and 55 families living in the town. The population density was 1,158.8 inhabitants per square mile (447.4/km2). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 600.0 per square mile (231.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 88 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the town was 42.8 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
