Sandborn, Indiana facts for kids
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Sandborn, Indiana
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Location of Sandborn in Knox County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Vigo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 359 |
| • Density | 920.51/sq mi (355.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47578
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-67698 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396904 |
| Website | TownofSandborn.IN.gov |
Sandborn is a small town located in Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Vigo Township. In 2020, about 359 people lived there. Sandborn is known for its yearly event, the Black Creek Festival.
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History of Sandborn
Sandborn was first planned out in 1868. The town was named after an important official who worked for the railroad. A post office was opened in Sandborn the very next year, in 1869.
Geography and Location
Sandborn is in the northeastern part of Knox County. It is just south of the border with Greene County.
How to Get Around Sandborn
Indiana State Road 59 goes right through Sandborn. This road connects the town to Linton and the Greene-Sullivan State Forest to the north. Another road, State Road 67, passes by the northwestern edge of Sandborn. It links the town to the Vincennes area, which is to the southwest.
Size of Sandborn
According to information from 2010, Sandborn covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (1.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Sandborn
The number of people living in Sandborn has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1880 | 252 | — | |
| 1910 | 445 | — | |
| 1920 | 530 | 19.1% | |
| 1930 | 641 | 20.9% | |
| 1940 | 602 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 572 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 547 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 528 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 576 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 455 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 451 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 415 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 359 | −13.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 415 people living in Sandborn. There were 174 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 114 were families.
Most of the people in Sandborn were White (98.6%). A small number were African American (0.2%) or Native American (1.0%). About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.39 people, and the average family had 2.98 people.
The average age of people in Sandborn was 42.1 years. About 22.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 16.9% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (52.0%) than males (48.0%).
Education in Sandborn
Sandborn has a public library. It is a part of the Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library system. This library helps residents learn and read.
Notable People from Sandborn
Some well-known people have come from Sandborn:
- John R. Gregg – He ran for Governor of Indiana as a Democrat in both 2012 and 2016.
- Grover Lowdermilk – He was a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1920.
- Lou Lowdermilk – He was also a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912.
See also
In Spanish: Sandborn (Indiana) para niños
