Royal Center, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Royal Center
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Royal Center Carnegie Library, 203 North Chicago St.
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Location of Royal Center in Cass County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 802 |
| • Density | 1,404.55/sq mi (542.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46978
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-66222 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396892 |
Royal Center is a small town located in Boone Township, Cass County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 802 people lived there.
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History of Royal Center
Royal Center began in 1846. This was when the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad was built through the area. It is believed that the town was named after a place in New York.
Geography of Royal Center
Royal Center covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land. It is the fourth-largest town in Cass County based on how many people live there. It is also the third-largest town in the county by land size.
Population of Royal Center
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 306 | — | |
| 1880 | 399 | 30.4% | |
| 1890 | 527 | 32.1% | |
| 1900 | 657 | 24.7% | |
| 1910 | 909 | 38.4% | |
| 1920 | 900 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 777 | −13.7% | |
| 1940 | 865 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 876 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 966 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 987 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 908 | −8.0% | |
| 1990 | 859 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 832 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 861 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 802 | −6.9% | |
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How Many People Live Here? (2010 Census)
A census is an official count of a population. In 2010, the census showed that 861 people lived in Royal Center. These people lived in 342 households, and 234 of these were families.
Most people living in Royal Center were White (97.4%). A smaller number were African American (0.8%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.5%). About 0.9% of people were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the town was 38 years old.
- About 27.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.4% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49.9% of the population was male, and 50.1% was female.
Education in Royal Center
Education in Royal Center is managed by the Pioneer Regional School Corporation. This school system serves a farming community and is known for its strong academic programs. It also provides many resources for the community.
The Pioneer Regional School Corporation includes five townships. Four of these are in Cass County: Boone, Harrison, Jefferson, and Noble. One township, Cass, is in White County. The school system covers an area of about 153 square miles (396 square kilometers). It includes the communities of Lucerne, Headlee, Lake Cicott, and Royal Center.
One school building in Lucerne was closed in 1966. This happened when the new Pioneer Junior-Senior High School building was finished. This high school, along with an elementary school, is located in Royal Center.
Notable People from Royal Center
- George E. Dunn (1927-2020) – He was a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Royal Center (Indiana) para niños
