Saratoga, Indiana facts for kids
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Saratoga, Indiana
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Location of Saratoga in Randolph County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 231 |
| • Density | 871.70/sq mi (336.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47382
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-68058 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396906 |
Saratoga is a town in Ward Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 254 at the 2010 census.
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History
A post office has been in operation at Saratoga since 1867. Saratoga was platted in 1875.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Saratoga has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 136 | — | |
| 1910 | 410 | — | |
| 1920 | 327 | −20.2% | |
| 1930 | 303 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 349 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 333 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 363 | 9.0% | |
| 1970 | 406 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 338 | −16.7% | |
| 1990 | 266 | −21.3% | |
| 2000 | 288 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 254 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 231 | −9.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 254 people, 102 households, and 66 families living in the town. The population density was 940.7 inhabitants per square mile (363.2/km2). There were 124 housing units at an average density of 459.3 per square mile (177.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.8% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 102 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the town was 36.5 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
Education
Saratoga residents may obtain a free library card from the Winchester Community Public Library in Winchester.
See also
In Spanish: Saratoga (Indiana) para niños
