Morocco, Indiana facts for kids
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Morocco, Indiana
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Location of Morocco in Newton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Indiana | ||
| County | Newton | ||
| Township | Beaver | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,081 | ||
| • Density | 1,014.07/sq mi (391.68/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
47963
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| Area code(s) | 219 | ||
| FIPS code | 18-51138 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2396782 | ||
Morocco is a small town located in Newton County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Beaver Township. In 2010, about 1,129 people lived there.
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History of Morocco
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The town of Morocco was first planned out in 1851. It got its name from the country of Morocco. This happened because a traveler had bright red boots that reminded people of the country.
A post office has been open in Morocco since 1859. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time.
Two important buildings in Morocco are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are protected because of their history. These are the Scott-Lucas House and the Seller's Standard Station and Pullman Diner.
Geography of the Town
Morocco is located in Indiana. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 1.13 square miles (2.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 174 | — | |
| 1890 | 397 | 128.2% | |
| 1900 | 920 | 131.7% | |
| 1910 | 927 | 0.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,064 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,006 | −5.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,151 | 14.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,141 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,341 | 17.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,285 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,348 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,044 | −22.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,127 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,129 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,081 | −4.3% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,129 people living in Morocco. These people lived in 463 different homes. About 299 of these homes were families.
The town had about 999 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living in Morocco were White (99.1%). A small number of people were from other groups. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, about 30% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (47.7%) were married couples. About 15.5% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average home had about 2.44 people.
The average age of people in Morocco was 40.5 years old. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 18.2% of residents were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%).
Education in Morocco
Students in Morocco attend schools that are part of the North Newton School Corporation. Morocco Elementary School is located right in the town.
Older students go to North Newton Jr-Sr High School. This school is just north of Morocco, but it uses a Morocco postal address.
The town also has a public library. It is a branch of the Newton County Public Library. This means it's a place where everyone can borrow books and learn.
Famous Person from Morocco
- Sam Rice: He was a very famous baseball player. He is even in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame!
See also
In Spanish: Morocco (Indiana) para niños
