New Washington, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Washington, Indiana
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Location of New Washington in Clark County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.22 sq mi (13.52 km2) |
| • Land | 5.21 sq mi (13.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 595 |
| • Density | 114.25/sq mi (44.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47162
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-53820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393150 |
New Washington is a small community in Clark County, Indiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2010, about 566 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 595 residents.
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Exploring New Washington's Past
New Washington was first settled in 1815. A few years later, in 1819, a post office was opened in the community. This helped people send and receive mail more easily.
New Washington was also the closest town to the Marble Hill Nuclear Power Plant. This power plant is no longer in use today.
Discovering New Washington's Location
New Washington is located in the northeastern part of Clark County, Indiana. A main road, Indiana State Road 62, goes right through the middle of the community.
This road can take you to other towns. If you head north and then east, it's about 19 miles (30 kilometers) to Madison. If you go southwest, it's about 24 miles (39 kilometers) to Jeffersonville. Jeffersonville is located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
The total area of New Washington is about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Understanding New Washington's People
In 2000, there were 547 people living in New Washington. These people lived in 228 different homes, and 163 of these were families.
Many types of households lived in the area. About 58.8% were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. Other homes were made up of individuals living alone, including some who were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in New Washington in 2000 was 40 years old. About 20.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.9% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Learning in New Washington
New Washington offers several places for learning and reading. The community has its own public library. There is also an elementary school and a middle/high school for students. Additionally, a branch of the Charlestown-Clark County Public Library is located here.
See also
In Spanish: New Washington (Indiana) para niños
