Morristown, Indiana facts for kids
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Morristown, Indiana
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Location of Morristown in Shelby County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,205 |
| • Density | 482.39/sq mi (186.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46161
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-51192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396783 |
| Website | http://www.morristown.in.gov/ |
Morristown is a small town located in Shelby County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Hanover Township. In 2020, about 1,205 people lived in Morristown.
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History of Morristown
Morristown was first planned out in 1828 by a person named Samuel Morrison. The town was actually named after him! The local post office, where people send and receive mail, has been open since 1834.
A special building in Morristown, the Junction Railroad Depot, is very old and important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it's a historic site worth protecting!
Geography of Morristown
Morristown covers an area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 375 | — | |
| 1890 | 561 | 49.6% | |
| 1900 | 565 | 0.7% | |
| 1910 | 622 | 10.1% | |
| 1920 | 658 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 608 | −7.6% | |
| 1940 | 665 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 679 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 704 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 838 | 19.0% | |
| 1980 | 989 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 980 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,133 | 15.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,218 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,205 | −1.1% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,218 people living in Morristown. These people lived in 467 households, and 311 of those were families.
Most of the people in Morristown were White (98.6%). A small number were from other groups, including Native American (0.7%) and Asian (0.1%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 467 households, about 36% had children under 18 living there. About 43% were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent, either a mother (18%) or a father (5.6%).
The average household had about 2.41 people, and the average family had about 2.95 people.
Age Groups
The average age of people in Morristown was 38 years old.
- About 24.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20.9% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females (54.6%) than males (45.4%) living in the town.
Education in Morristown
Morristown has its own schools for students. These include Morristown Elementary and Morristown Junior-Senior High School.
The town also has a public library, which is a branch of the Shelby County Public Library. It's a great place to find books and learn new things!
See also
In Spanish: Morristown (Indiana) para niños
