Mentone, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mentone, Indiana
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Location of Mentone in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Harrison, Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 943 |
| • Density | 1,617.50/sq mi (624.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46539
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-48402 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396750 |
Mentone is a small town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the United States. It's often called the "Egg Basket of the Midwest" because so many eggs are produced there.
Every year in early June, Mentone holds an "Egg Festival" to celebrate its history. You can even see a giant concrete egg near the town center! Many people in the area believe it's the "Largest Egg in the World."
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum is also located in Mentone. This museum is a great place to learn about airplanes and helicopters. The Popular Rotorcraft Association has its main base at the PRA Mentone Airport (C92). They also hold their yearly fly-in convention there.
In 2020, about 943 people lived in Mentone.
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History of Mentone
Mentone was officially planned out in 1882. It was probably named after a town called Menton in France. The Mentone post office, which handles mail for the town, was set up in the same year, 1882.
Geography and Location
Mentone is a small town when it comes to its size. Most of the town's area is land.
Area Details
According to information from 2010, Mentone covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.54 square kilometers). Almost all of this area, about 0.58 square miles (1.51 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
Mentone has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 780 | — | |
| 1900 | 757 | −2.9% | |
| 1910 | 728 | −3.8% | |
| 1920 | 678 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 704 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 731 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 798 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 813 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 830 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 973 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 912 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 898 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,001 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 943 | −5.8% | |
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2010 Population Data
In 2010, there were 1,001 people living in Mentone. These people lived in 369 households, and 267 of these were families. The town had about 1,726 people per square mile (666 people per square kilometer).
About 28.8% of the people in Mentone were under 18 years old. Around 11.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 31.2 years. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Mentone
The town of Mentone has a public library where people can borrow books and other materials. It's called the Bell Memorial Public Library.
Famous People from Mentone
- Lawrence D. Bell, who started the famous Bell Aircraft company, was born in Mentone. His company made many important airplanes and helicopters.
