Mount Ayr, Indiana facts for kids
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Mount Ayr, Indiana
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Location of Mount Ayr in Newton County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 668.57/sq mi (258.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47964
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-51336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396787 |
Mount Ayr is a small town located in Jackson Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2010, about 122 people lived there.
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History of Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr became a town in 1882. This happened when the railroad line was built to reach that area. The person who founded the town named it after his hometown, Mount Airy, North Carolina. A post office has been open in Mount Ayr since 1886.
Where is Mount Ayr?
According to the 2010 census, Mount Ayr covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Mount Ayr
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 231 | — | |
| 1920 | 199 | −13.9% | |
| 1930 | 216 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 207 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 222 | 7.2% | |
| 1960 | 186 | −16.2% | |
| 1970 | 194 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 207 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 151 | −27.1% | |
| 2000 | 147 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 122 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 117 | −4.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 122 people living in 51 households. There were 31 families among these households. The population density was about 813 people per square mile (313 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Mount Ayr were White (97.5%). About 2.5% of the population identified as being from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 5.7% of the total population.
Out of the 51 households, about 19.6% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (45.1%) were married couples living together. About 9.8% of households were led by a woman with no husband present. A small number (5.9%) were led by a man with no wife present. The average household had 2.39 people, and the average family had 2.71 people.
The average age of people in Mount Ayr was 47.5 years old. About 17.2% of residents were under 18. About 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 32.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 20.5% of the population was 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (53.3%) were male, and 46.7% were female.
Education in Mount Ayr
Students in Mount Ayr attend schools that are part of the North Newton School Corporation.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Ayr (Indiana) para niños
