Poneto, Indiana facts for kids
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Poneto, Indiana
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Methodist church on Walnut St.
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Location of Poneto in Wells County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Chester, Harrison, Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
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| • Total | 173 |
| • Density | 1,504.35/sq mi (582.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46781
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-61020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396862 |
Poneto is a small town in Wells County, Indiana, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is located across three different areas called townships: Chester, Harrison, and Liberty. In 2020, about 173 people lived in Poneto.
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History of Poneto
Poneto was first planned out in 1871. Back then, it was known by a different name: Worthington.
The people who lived there later chose the name Poneto. They likely picked this name because it was special. There was no other town in the entire country with the same name. The town has had its own post office since 1881.
Geography of Poneto
Poneto is a very small town. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.12 square miles. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population Changes in Poneto
The number of people living in Poneto has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 332 | — | |
| 1910 | 308 | −7.2% | |
| 1920 | 270 | −12.3% | |
| 1930 | 237 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 270 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 244 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 289 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 286 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 250 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 236 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 240 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 166 | −30.8% | |
| 2020 | 173 | 4.2% | |
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Poneto's Population in 2010
In 2010, a detailed count showed that 166 people lived in Poneto. These people lived in 69 different homes. Out of these homes, 39 were families.
Most of the people living in Poneto were White (99.4%). A small number (0.6%) were Native American. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Poneto in 2010 was about 41.6 years old. About 20.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, about 13.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Images for kids
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Photo from Small Town Indiana photo survey.
See also
In Spanish: Poneto (Indiana) para niños
