Roann, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roann, Indiana
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Location of Roann in Wabash County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Paw Paw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 441 |
| • Density | 1,934.21/sq mi (748.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46974
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-64998 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396884 |
Roann is a small town located in Paw Paw Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2010, about 479 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and friendly community.
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The Story of Roann
Have you ever wondered how a town gets its name? For Roann, there are two interesting ideas!
One idea is that the town was named after a city in France called Roanne, France.
Another story is a legend about a father. He supposedly saw his daughter, Ann, in a boat that was in a dangerous river current. He shouted, "Row, Ann!" to warn her. This legend suggests the town's name came from that moment.
The Roann post office has been open since 1866. This means it has been serving the community for over 150 years!
Historic Places in Roann
Several important places in Roann are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings and sites that are important to the history of the United States. These special places are:
- the Thomas J. Lewis House
- the Roann Covered Bridge
- the Roann Historic District
- the Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library
Roann's Location and Size
Roann is a small town in terms of its area. According to the 2010 census, the town covers about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Roann
The population of Roann has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| 1880 | 350 | — | |
| 1890 | 582 | 66.3% | |
| 1900 | 631 | 8.4% | |
| 1910 | 447 | −29.2% | |
| 1920 | 414 | −7.4% | |
| 1930 | 395 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 429 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 492 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 478 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 509 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 548 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 447 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 400 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 479 | 19.8% | |
| 2020 | 441 | −7.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 479 people living in Roann. These people made up 186 households, and 130 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Roann were White (98.5%). A small number were Native American or Asian, or from two or more races.
Households and Families
Out of the 186 households:
- 34.9% had children under 18 years old living there.
- 54.3% were married couples living together.
- 11.3% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 4.3% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 30.1% were not families.
About 27.4% of all households were made up of just one person. Of those, 16.1% were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
Age in Roann
The average age of people in Roann in 2010 was 35.6 years.
- 28% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.5% were 65 years of age or older.
There were slightly more females (54.1%) than males (45.9%) in the town.
Learning in Roann
The town has a public library called the Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library. This library lends books and other materials to people in the community.
Fun in Roann
Each September, Roann hosts a special event called the Covered Bridge Festival. It's a time for the community to come together and celebrate!
Famous People from Roann
- Dall Fields was a classical bassoonist. A bassoonist is someone who plays the bassoon, a large woodwind instrument.
See also
In Spanish: Roann (Indiana) para niños
