Milton, Indiana facts for kids
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Milton, Indiana
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Location of Milton in Wayne County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 455 |
| • Density | 1,642.60/sq mi (633.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47357
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-49860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396767 |
Milton is a small town located in Wayne County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Washington Township. In 2020, about 455 people lived there.
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The Story of Milton
Milton was officially created in 1824. The town got its name because there were many watermills in the area. These mills used water power to grind grain or saw wood.
The Milton post office opened its doors in 1825. It has been serving the community ever since. After some repairs from a fire, the post office is now open again. By 1826, just two years after it was founded, Milton already had almost 200 residents.
Milton's Location and Size
Milton is located in the state of Indiana. According to the 2010 census, the town covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Milton?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. Here's a look at Milton's population over the years:
- In 1850, there were 765 people.
- The population grew to 855 by 1880.
- Over time, the number of people living in Milton changed.
- In 2010, there were 490 people.
- By 2020, the population was 455.
A Closer Look at 2010
In 2010, 490 people lived in Milton. These people made up 197 households, with 136 of them being families. The town had about 1,815 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Milton (98.4%) were White. A small number were African American (0.2%) or Native American (1.2%). About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Milton was about 40 years old.
- About 22% of residents were under 18.
- About 8.8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 28.5% were between 25 and 44.
- About 26.5% were between 45 and 64.
- About 14.1% were 65 or older.
The town had a nearly even split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Famous People from Milton
Several notable people have connections to Milton:
- Mary Jane Coggeshall: She was an important leader in the women's suffrage movement. This movement worked to get women the right to vote.
- Thomas J. Graves: He received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award for military service.
- Glenn Liebhardt: A professional baseball player.
- Phil Pflum: A former politician, farmer, and manager in manufacturing.
- John James Piatt: A well-known poet and writer.
- Abraham Shortridge: He was the first leader of the Indianapolis Public School System. He also became the second president of Purdue University.
See also
In Spanish: Milton (Indiana) para niños
