Reynolds, Indiana facts for kids
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Reynolds, Indiana
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The Reynolds water tower
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Location of Reynolds in White County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Honey Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 531 |
| • Density | 960.22/sq mi (370.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47980
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-63918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441922 |
Reynolds is a small town located in Honey Creek Township, White County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 531 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Reynolds' History
Reynolds was officially planned out in 1854. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach that area. The town was named after Benjamin Reynolds, who was one of its first founders. A post office has been open in Reynolds since 1853. The town officially became an incorporated town in 1875.
Where is Reynolds? Geography Facts
According to information from 2010, the town of Reynolds covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Reynolds? Population Details
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 15 | — | |
| 1870 | 306 | 1,940.0% | |
| 1880 | 370 | 20.9% | |
| 1890 | 348 | −5.9% | |
| 1900 | 398 | 14.4% | |
| 1910 | 377 | −5.3% | |
| 1920 | 379 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 362 | −4.5% | |
| 1940 | 408 | 12.7% | |
| 1950 | 499 | 22.3% | |
| 1960 | 547 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 641 | 17.2% | |
| 1980 | 632 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 528 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 547 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 533 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 531 | −0.4% | |
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In 2008, the average price for all homes in Reynolds was around $189,808.
More About the 2010 Census
The 2010 census showed that 533 people lived in Reynolds. There were 215 households and 151 families in the town. The population density was about 969 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Reynolds (91.4%) were White. About 5.3% were from other races. Around 9.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 215 households, 30.7% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (53.0%) were married couples living together. About 25.1% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Reynolds was 38.8 years old. About 24.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 16.1% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).
Community Life: Arts and Culture
BioTown, USA: A Green Energy Project
In 2005, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture started an exciting project in Reynolds. The goal was to make Reynolds an energy self-sufficient community. This means the town would produce almost all its own energy using local, alternative sources.
This special project was named "BioTown, USA." It involved changing local vehicles to run on ethanol and biodiesel fuels. It also included turning animal waste into electricity and natural gas.
Reynolds was chosen for BioTown, USA for several reasons. It is a good size, easy to reach by road and train, and close to large farms. It is also near Purdue University, which is a big research university. The project has been a slow process, but Reynolds still holds the title of BioTown, USA.
See also
In Spanish: Reynolds (Indiana) para niños
