Monroeville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monroeville, Indiana
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Downtown Monroeville
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Location of Monroeville in Allen County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
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| • Total | 1,294 |
| • Density | 1,633.84/sq mi (630.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46773
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-50562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0439348 |
Monroeville is a small town in Allen County, Indiana, United States. It's located within Monroe Township. In 2020, about 1,294 people lived there.
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History of Monroeville
Monroeville was officially planned out in 1851. It got its name from Monroe Township, the area it's in. A post office opened in Monroeville in 1856, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography and Location
Monroeville is located at coordinates 40.972799 degrees North and -84.868598 degrees West. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Monroeville's Population Over Time
This chart shows how Monroeville's population has changed over many years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 630 | — | |
| 1880 | 578 | −8.3% | |
| 1890 | 673 | 16.4% | |
| 1900 | 690 | 2.5% | |
| 1910 | 910 | 31.9% | |
| 1920 | 864 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 897 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 994 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,150 | 15.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,294 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,353 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,372 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,232 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,236 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,235 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,294 | 4.8% | |
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Who Lives in Monroeville? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 1,235 people living in Monroeville. They lived in 491 households, with 309 of these being families. The town had about 1,669 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Monroeville were White (98.9%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.9% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (45.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.40 people, and families had about 3.04 people.
The average age of people in Monroeville was 42.3 years old. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. About 19.9% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.9%) were female.
Education in Monroeville
Students in Monroeville attend schools that are part of the East Allen County Schools district. The local schools for Monroeville students are Heritage Elementary School and Heritage Junior/Senior High School.
Monroeville also has a public library. It's a branch of the Allen County Public Library, where you can borrow books and use other resources.
Fun Things and Culture
Monroeville is a popular spot for people who enjoy bicycle touring. These are people who travel long distances by bike. The town has a special place called the Monroeville Community Center. It offers lodging, showers, and laundry for cyclists. Because of this, the center won the 2005 Trail Angel Award from the Adventure Cycling Association.
Local News
- Monroeville News is a weekly newspaper that shares news about the community.
Famous People from Monroeville
- Lloyd C. Douglas was a well-known author.
Images for kids
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Downtown Monroeville
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Location of Monroeville in Allen County, Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Monroeville (Indiana) para niños
