Schneider, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schneider, Indiana
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Location of Schneider in Lake County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| Township | West Creek |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Board of Elected Officials |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 269 |
| • Density | 321.77/sq mi (124.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46376
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-68238 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396908 |
Schneider is a small town located in Lake County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of West Creek Township. In 2010, about 277 people lived here, making it the smallest town in Lake County. Schneider is nestled in the beautiful Kankakee River Valley.
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A Look Back at Schneider's History
The town of Schneider got its own post office in 1902. This was an important step for the community, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of Schneider
Schneider covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People in Schneider
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 258 | — | |
| 1930 | 264 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 283 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 356 | 25.8% | |
| 1960 | 405 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 426 | 5.2% | |
| 1980 | 364 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 310 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 317 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 277 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 269 | −2.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The census in 2010 counted 277 people living in Schneider. There were 98 households, and 72 of these were families. The town had about 322 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Schneider were White (97.1%). A small number were Native American (1.1%) or Asian (1.1%). About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 37.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.83 people, and the average family had 3.26 people.
The average age of people in Schneider was 33.5 years. About 29.6% of residents were under 18, and 10.1% were 65 or older.
Education in Schneider
Students in Schneider attend schools that are part of the Tri-Creek School Corporation. This includes Lowell High School.
See also
In Spanish: Schneider (Indiana) para niños
