North Vernon, Indiana facts for kids
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North Vernon, Indiana
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Location of North Vernon in Jennings County, Indiana
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Indiana | ||
| County | Jennings | ||
| Townships | Center, Vernon | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7.68 sq mi (19.90 km2) | ||
| • Land | 7.67 sq mi (19.88 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.15% | ||
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,608 | ||
| • Density | 861.09/sq mi (332.46/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
47265
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| Area code(s) | 812 | ||
| FIPS code | 18-55116 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0440310 | ||
North Vernon is a city located in Jennings County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,608 people lived there.
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History of North Vernon
North Vernon was first called Tripton. It was officially planned out and named in 1854.
Several important places in North Vernon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include Annadale, the North Vernon Downtown Historic District, the State Street Historic District, and the Walnut Street Historic District. These places are recognized for their historical importance.
Geography and Climate
North Vernon covers a total area of about 6.63 square miles (17.17 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.62 square miles (17.15 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Weather in North Vernon
The weather in this area has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually cold, which is typical for the Midwest region of the United States.
Population of North Vernon
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 778 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,758 | 126.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,842 | 4.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,012 | 9.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,823 | 40.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,915 | 3.3% | |
| 1920 | 3,084 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,989 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,112 | 4.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,488 | 12.1% | |
| 1960 | 4,307 | 23.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,582 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,768 | 25.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,311 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,515 | 22.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,728 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,608 | −1.8% | |
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North Vernon's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 6,728 people living in 2,656 households. There were 1,667 families among these households. The city had about 1,016 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in North Vernon were White (95.0%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.5%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.4%) residents. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (39.9%) were married couples. About 12.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.43 people.
The average age of people in North Vernon was 35.6 years. About 26.5% of residents were under 18. About 14.1% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.8%) and females (52.2%).
Education in North Vernon
The city has a public library called the Jennings County Public Library. It offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Notable People from North Vernon
- Royce Campbell – a jazz guitarist who played with the Henry Mancini orchestra
- Scott Earl – a baseball player
- Albert Gumble – a composer, songwriter, and pianist
- Pat O'Connor – a racing driver
- Jared Thomas – a racing driver
See also
In Spanish: North Vernon (Indiana) para niños
