Orleans, Indiana facts for kids
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Orleans, Indiana
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Orleans, Indiana
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"Dogwood Capital Of Indiana"
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Location of Orleans in Orange County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Orange |
| Township | Orleans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,108 |
| • Density | 1,233.47/sq mi (476.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47452
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-57024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396837 |
Orleans is a town located in Orleans Township, within Orange County, Indiana, in the United States. It's a small community that has been around for a long time. In 2020, about 2,108 people lived there.
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A Look at Orleans' History
Orleans was officially planned and laid out in 1815. It was named to remember a famous battle, the Battle of New Orleans. A post office started operating in Orleans in 1823, helping people send and receive mail.
Two important places in Orleans are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are Jenkins Place and the Orleans Historic District. Being on this list means they are special and worth preserving.
Where is Orleans Located?
Orleans is located in Orange County. According to the 2010 census, the town covers a total area of about 1.71 square miles (4.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Orleans?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 905 | — | |
| 1880 | 812 | −10.3% | |
| 1890 | 857 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,236 | 44.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,367 | 10.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,408 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,422 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,428 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,531 | 7.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,659 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,834 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,161 | 17.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,083 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,273 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,142 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,108 | −1.6% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 2,142 people living in Orleans. These people lived in 904 households, with 581 of them being families. Most of the people living in Orleans were White (98.6%). A small number of residents were from other racial groups. About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Orleans in 2010 was about 40.3 years old. About 24.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This shows that Orleans is home to many families and young people.
Learning and Education in Orleans
Orleans has a local library called the Orleans Town & Township Public Library. This library provides books and other resources for everyone in the town to learn and read.
See also
In Spanish: Orleans (Indiana) para niños
