Saint Bernice, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saint Bernice, Indiana
Census-designated place
Location of St. Bernice in Vermillion County, Indiana.
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Vermillion
Township	Helt
Area
• Total	1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2)
• Land	1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	577 ft (176 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	595
• Density	332.77/sq mi (128.47/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47875
Area code(s)	765
GNIS feature ID	442503

Saint Bernice is a small community in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is located in Vermillion County, specifically within Helt Township. Even though it's not an official city or town, it's recognized as a census-designated place, which means the government counts its population separately. In 2010, about 646 people lived there.

Discovering Saint Bernice's Past

Saint Bernice has had a post office since 1867. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time! The official map of the town, known as a "plat," was recorded in 1905. This map helped organize the streets and properties in the community. It's a bit of a mystery how Saint Bernice got its name, as its origin is not clearly known.

Where is Saint Bernice?

Saint Bernice is located in a specific spot on the map. Its exact location is 39 degrees, 42 minutes, 33 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 31 minutes, 17 seconds West longitude. This spot is in the western part of Indiana. The community sits about 176 meters (577 feet) above sea level.

Who Lives in Saint Bernice?

The number of people living in Saint Bernice changes over time. The United States Census Bureau counts everyone in the country every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.

Population Counts

• In 2010, the population of Saint Bernice was 646 people.
• By 2020, the population had changed slightly to 595 people.