Salamonia, Indiana facts for kids
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Salamonia, Indiana
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Location of Salamonia in Jay County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 206.00/sq mi (79.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47381
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-67302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396902 |
Salamonia is a small town located in Madison Township, within Jay County, Indiana, United States. It is situated along the Salamonie River, which starts nearby in northern Indiana. In 2020, the town had a population of 151 people.
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A Look Back: Salamonia's History
Salamonia was first planned out in 1839. Back then, it had a different name: Lancaster.
When the town got its first post office, people realized there was already another place called Lancaster in Indiana. To avoid confusion, the town was renamed Salamonia. This new name came from the nearby Salamonie River.
Salamonia officially became a town in 1867. This meant it could have its own local government and make decisions for its residents.
Where is Salamonia?
Salamonia is a small town located in Indiana. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Salamonia?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 133 | — | |
| 1890 | 150 | 12.8% | |
| 1900 | 168 | 12.0% | |
| 1910 | 169 | 0.6% | |
| 1920 | 194 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 180 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 191 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 181 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 142 | −21.5% | |
| 1970 | 162 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 147 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 138 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 158 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 157 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 151 | −3.8% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Salamonia has changed over many years. The table above shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880. For example, in 1880, there were 133 people, and by 1920, it had grown to 194. In recent years, the population has been around 150-160 people.
A Snapshot of Salamonia in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of all people) showed that 157 people lived in Salamonia. These people lived in 52 different homes, and 40 of these were families.
The town had about 424 people per square mile. There were 61 housing units, which means 61 places where people could live.
Most of the people in Salamonia were White (98.7%). A small number were Native American (0.6%) or from two or more races (0.6%). About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (61.5%) were married couples living together. Some homes were led by a single parent, either a mother (13.5%) or a father (1.9%). About 23.1% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Salamonia was 30.5 years old. About 33.8% of residents were under 18, and 7.6% were 65 or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Images for kids
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A view of Salamonia, Indiana.
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A map showing Salamonia's location in Jay County, Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Salamonia (Indiana) para niños
