North Terre Haute, Indiana facts for kids
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North Terre Haute, Indiana
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Location of North Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Otter Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Land | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,222 |
| • Density | 1,179.00/sq mi (455.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47805
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-55098 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440299 |
North Terre Haute is a community in Indiana, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
North Terre Haute is located in Otter Creek Township within Vigo County, Indiana. In 2010, about 4,305 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Terre Haute area.
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History of North Terre Haute
North Terre Haute had its own post office for many years. It opened in 1912. This office helped people send and receive mail. The post office continued to serve the community until it closed in 1957.
Geography and Location
North Terre Haute is located in the state of Indiana. Its exact position on a map is 39.531681 degrees north and 87.361847 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that North Terre Haute covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 4,222 | — | |
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In the year 2000, about 4,606 people lived in North Terre Haute. There were 1,850 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,235 were families.
The population density was about 1,287 people per square mile (497 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 1,950 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Age Groups in North Terre Haute
The people living in North Terre Haute were spread across different age groups:
- About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in North Terre Haute was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 101.4 males.
See also
In Spanish: North Terre Haute para niños
