Memphis, Indiana facts for kids
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Memphis, Indiana
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US 31 in Memphis, Indiana
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Location of Memphis in Clark County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.60 sq mi (6.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,077 |
| • Density | 414.55/sq mi (160.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47143
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-48384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393125 |
Memphis is a small community in Clark County, Indiana, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated town.
In 2020, about 1,077 people lived in Memphis.
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History of Memphis, Indiana
Memphis, Indiana, got its start a long time ago. A post office was opened here in 1854. The first people who settled in Memphis came from a city with the same name, Memphis, Tennessee.
The 2012 Tornado Outbreak
On March 2, 2012, a powerful tornado struck the area. This tornado passed between Henryville and Memphis. It caused damage to 15 homes on Broadway street. Other homes on Stricker Road were also damaged. After the tornado, many people came to help. Volunteers traveled from places as far away as Germany and Singapore to assist the community.
Geography of Memphis
Memphis is located in the state of Indiana. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Memphis is about 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 1,077 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 400 people living in Memphis. These people lived in 157 households. About 121 of these households were families. The population density was about 160.1 inhabitants per square mile (61.8/km2). This means there were about 160 people per square mile.
Many types of households lived in Memphis. About 29.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 56.7%, were married couples living together.
The people in Memphis were of different ages. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.3% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Memphis was 39 years old.
The average income for a household in Memphis in 2000 was $35,658. For families, the average income was $41,528.
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US 31 in Memphis, Indiana
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Location of Memphis in Clark County, Indiana.
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In Spanish: Memphis (Indiana) para niños
