Mount Carmel, Indiana facts for kids
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Mount Carmel, Indiana
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Location of Mount Carmel in Franklin County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Springfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 1,727.27/sq mi (670.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 18-51354 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396788 |
Mount Carmel is a small town located in Springfield Township, which is in Franklin County, Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 76 people lived there.
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History of Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel was started in the year 1837. The town got its name from a church nearby called the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church. A post office opened in Mount Carmel in 1840. It stayed open for many years until it was closed in 1906.
Geography of the Town
According to information from 2010, Mount Carmel covers a total area of about 0.05 square miles (0.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Mount Carmel has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 182 | — | |
| 1890 | 142 | −22.0% | |
| 1900 | 153 | 7.7% | |
| 1910 | 142 | −7.2% | |
| 1920 | 127 | −10.6% | |
| 1930 | 150 | 18.1% | |
| 1940 | 120 | −20.0% | |
| 1950 | 134 | 11.7% | |
| 1960 | 142 | 6.0% | |
| 1970 | 128 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 151 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 108 | −28.5% | |
| 2000 | 106 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 86 | −18.9% | |
| 2020 | 76 | −11.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 86 people living in Mount Carmel. These people lived in 31 households, and 25 of these were families. The town had 32 housing units in total.
About 45.2% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, 54.8%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.77 people, and the average family had about 2.96 people.
The average age of people in the town was 35 years old. About 31.4% of the residents were under 18. Also, 11.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (54.7%) than males (45.3%).
Famous People from Mount Carmel
- Mary Louisa Chitwood (1832-1855) - She was a writer.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Carmel (Indiana) para niños
