Monterey, Indiana facts for kids
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Monterey, Indiana
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Former Erie Railroad depot, with platform remnants and old right-of-way yet visible
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Location of Monterey in Pulaski County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pulaski |
| Township | Tippecanoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 994.54/sq mi (383.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46960
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-50616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396775 |
Monterey is a small town located in Pulaski County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Tippecanoe Township. In 2010, about 218 people lived here.
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Discover Monterey's History
Monterey was first known by a different name: Buena Vista. It was officially created in 1849. The town's current name, Monterey, was chosen to remember the Battle of Monterrey. A post office has been open in Monterey since 1851.
A special building in town, the Monterey Bandstand, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. This means it's an important historical place.
Exploring Monterey's Geography
Monterey is located right next to the Tippecanoe River. This river is a natural feature of the area.
According to information from 2010, the town of Monterey covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Monterey's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Monterey has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk through different census counts.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 210 | — | |
| 1880 | 144 | −31.4% | |
| 1890 | 226 | 56.9% | |
| 1900 | 261 | 15.5% | |
| 1910 | 260 | −0.4% | |
| 1920 | 304 | 16.9% | |
| 1930 | 283 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 288 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 250 | −13.2% | |
| 1960 | 278 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 268 | −3.6% | |
| 1980 | 236 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 230 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 231 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 218 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 182 | −16.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 218 people living in Monterey. There were 85 households, which are groups of people living together. Many of these households were families. The town had 101 housing units in total.
The average age of people in Monterey in 2010 was 35 years old. About 31.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 14.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had a fairly even number of males and females.
Education in Monterey
The town of Monterey has a public library. It is called the Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library. This library lends out books and other materials to people in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Monterey (Indiana) para niños
