Salt Creek Commons, Indiana facts for kids
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Salt Creek Commons, Indiana
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Location of Salt Creek Commons in Porter County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Porter |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,979 |
| • Density | 5,319.89/sq mi (2,052.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46385
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-67608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629777 |
Salt Creek Commons is a small community located in Union Township, Porter County, Indiana. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, about 2,117 people lived in Salt Creek Commons.
Where is Salt Creek Commons?
Salt Creek Commons is found about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Wheeler. It is also located about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of Valparaiso. Valparaiso is the main city and county seat for Porter County.
This community includes a housing area that sits to the west of Salt Creek. Salt Creek is a stream that flows north. It eventually joins the Little Calumet River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Salt Creek Commons covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,979 | — | |
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The number of people living in Salt Creek Commons has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 2,117 people. By the 2020 census, the population was 1,979 people.
