Milltown, Indiana facts for kids
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Milltown, Indiana
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Location of Milltown in Crawford County and Harrison County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Crawford, Harrison |
| Township | Whiskey Run, Blue River, Spencer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 790 |
| • Density | 592.65/sq mi (228.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47145
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-49716 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396766 |
Milltown is a small town located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It is unique because it spans across two different counties: Crawford County and Harrison County. Specifically, parts of Milltown are in Whiskey Run Township and parts are in Blue River and Spencer townships.
In 2010, the town had a population of 818 people. By 2020, the population was 790.
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History of Milltown
Milltown was officially established in the year 1839. The town received its name because there was an important mill located there. Mills were very common and important for early settlements. They helped grind grain into flour for people to eat.
Geography and Location
Milltown is entirely made up of land. According to information from 2010, the total area of the town is about 1.41 square miles (3.65 square kilometers). This means it's a relatively small town in terms of its physical size.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 87 | — | |
| 1880 | 106 | 21.8% | |
| 1910 | 586 | — | |
| 1920 | 615 | 4.9% | |
| 1930 | 795 | 29.3% | |
| 1940 | 760 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 760 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 793 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 829 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,006 | 21.4% | |
| 1990 | 917 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 932 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 818 | −12.2% | |
| 2020 | 790 | −3.4% | |
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Milltown's Population in 2010
In 2010, a detailed count of the population, called a census, showed that 818 people lived in Milltown. These people lived in 340 different homes, and 221 of these were families.
The town had about 580 people living in each square mile. There were also 396 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Milltown were White (97.7%). A small number were Native American (0.1%), Asian (0.4%), or from two or more racial backgrounds (1.8%).
Household and Family Life
Out of the 340 homes in Milltown:
- About 30.6% had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half (49.7%) were married couples living together.
- 11.2% had a female head of the household without a husband.
- 4.1% had a male head of the household without a wife.
- 35.0% were not families, meaning individuals living alone or with non-relatives.
The average number of people in each home was 2.41. For families, the average size was 3.02 people.
Age Groups in Milltown
The average age of people in Milltown was 39.2 years old.
- About 24.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.2% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, 48.2% of the town's population was male, and 51.8% was female.
Notable People from Milltown
Milltown has been home to some interesting people who achieved success in their fields:
- Charles Wilson Greene: He was a well-known professor who studied how the body works (physiology) and how medicines affect the body (pharmacology).
- Richard D. Young: He served as a member of the Indiana Senate. This is a group of elected officials who help make laws for the state of Indiana.
