Mellott, Indiana facts for kids
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Mellott
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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 | 702 ft (214 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 | 2396749 |
Mellott is a small town located in Fountain County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Richland Township. In 2010, about 197 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 174.
Mellott's History
Mellott got its start in 1882. That's when the town's first post office was opened. The town was named after John Mellott, who was the very first postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.
Where is Mellott?
Mellott is a small town that covers about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers) of land. It's located in Fountain County, Indiana.
How Many People Live in Mellott?
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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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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 197 people living in Mellott. These people lived in 88 different homes. Most of the people living in Mellott were White.
The average age of people in Mellott in 2010 was about 42.8 years old. About 22.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 24.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
