Richland, Spencer County, Indiana facts for kids
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Richland, Indiana
Richland City
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Main Street at Adams Street
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Location of Richland in Spencer County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Luce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 403 |
| • Density | 782.52/sq mi (302.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47634
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| FIPS code | 18-64206 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441965 |
Richland is a small town located in Spencer County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Luce Township. In 2008, the people living in Richland voted to officially become a town. Before that, it was an "unincorporated community," which means it didn't have its own local government.
As of the 2020 census, about 403 people live in Richland. The town is working on providing different services for its residents. For example, the Spencer County Sheriff's Department helps keep the town safe by providing police protection.
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History of Richland
Richland was first planned out in 1861. The town got its name because the soil in the area was very "rich" or fertile. This meant it was great for farming.
The first post office opened in 1862. It was originally called "Lake." Later, in 1921, its name was changed to Richland. This post office has been serving the community ever since.
Where is Richland Located?
Richland is found at these coordinates: 37°56′43″N 87°10′04″W / 37.94528°N 87.16778°W.
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places. According to them, Richland covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Richland
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| 2010 | 425 | — | |
| 2020 | 403 | −5.2% | |
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Richland's Population in 2010
In 2010, a special count called the census showed that 425 people lived in Richland. There were 170 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 121 were families.
The town had about 817 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Richland were White (98.6%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.5%), or from two or more races (0.7%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.2%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (56.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.50 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The average age of people in Richland was 35.2 years. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The town had almost an equal number of males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
Education in Richland
Students in Richland attend schools that are part of the South Spencer County School Corporation.
Before 1965, Luce Township had its own high school. Its school colors were red and white, and its mascot was the Red Devils. In 1965, this high school joined with others to form South Spencer High School.
Richland also has a public library. It is a branch of the Spencer County Public Library, where people can borrow books and use other resources.
