Morgantown, Indiana facts for kids
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Morgantown, Indiana
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Morgantown Town Hall
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Location in Morgan County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,014 |
| • Density | 2,682.54/sq mi (1,036.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46160
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-51102 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396781 |
Morgantown is a town at the intersection of Indiana state routes 135 and 252 in Jackson Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,014 at the 2020 census.
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History
Morgantown was founded by Robert Bowles and Samuel Teeters, who first laid out 52 lots in March 1831. A post office has been in operation at Morgantown since 1833.
The Morgantown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
Geography
Morgantown is located in southeastern Morgan County. Its eastern border is the Johnson County line. Indiana State Road 252 passes through the town center as Washington Street, leading northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Martinsville, the county seat. State Road 135 joins SR 252 on Washington Street but turns south out of town on Marion Street, leading 12 miles (19 km) to Nashville. The two highways leave town together and lead northeast 6 miles (10 km) to Trafalgar.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Morgantown has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all land. Indian Creek runs along the southern edge of the town, flowing west to the White River south of Martinsville.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 230 | — | |
| 1880 | 509 | — | |
| 1910 | 667 | — | |
| 1920 | 831 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 748 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 724 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 838 | 15.7% | |
| 1960 | 971 | 15.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,134 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 897 | −20.9% | |
| 1990 | 978 | 9.0% | |
| 2000 | 964 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 986 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,014 | 2.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 986 people, 374 households, and 236 families living in the town. The population density was 2,594.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,001.8/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 1,100.0 per square mile (424.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 374 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.18.
The median age in the town was 37.9 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
Education
Morgantown has a public library, a branch of the Morgan County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Morgantown (Indiana) para niños
