Rome City, Indiana facts for kids
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Rome City, Indiana
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Location of Rome City in Noble County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Township | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,322 |
| • Density | 898.71/sq mi (346.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46784
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-65808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396888 |
Rome City is a small town in Noble County, Indiana. It is part of Orange Township. In 2010, about 1,361 people lived there.
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History of Rome City
Rome City was first planned out in 1839. A post office, where people send and receive mail, started operating in the town in 1868.
Geography of Rome City
Rome City is located next to Sylvan Lake. Indiana State Road 9 runs through the town.
The total area of Rome City is about 2.15 square miles (5.57 square kilometers). About 1.16 square miles (3.00 square kilometers) of this area is land. The rest, about 0.99 square miles (2.56 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 351 | — | |
| 1880 | 440 | 25.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,354 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,319 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,138 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,615 | 41.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,361 | −15.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,322 | −2.9% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 1,361 people living in Rome City. These people lived in 563 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The average age of people in Rome City was about 44 years old. About 22.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 16.8% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Education in Rome City
If you live in Rome City, you can get a free library card. This card lets you borrow books and other materials from the Kendallville Public Library in Kendallville.
Famous People from Rome City
- Ford Frick was a very important person in baseball. He was the commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1965. He went to high school in Rome City.
- Gene Stratton Porter (1863–1924) was a famous author and nature photographer. She also produced movies during the silent film era. She lived near Rome City from 1913 to 1919. Her home, called the Cabin at Wildflower Woods, is now a historic site. It is open to the public and is managed by the Indiana State Museum.
See also
In Spanish: Rome City (Indiana) para niños
