Somerset, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Somerset, Indiana
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Location of Somerset in Wabash County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Waltz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 565.35/sq mi (218.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46940
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| FIPS code | 18-70524 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631626 |
Somerset is a small community in Wabash County, Indiana, a state in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated census-designated place." This means it's a community that isn't officially a town or city, but it has enough people for the government to count them for statistics. Somerset is located within Waltz Township.
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History of Somerset
When Was Somerset Established?
The community of Somerset has had a post office since 1848. This shows that people have lived and worked there for a very long time. For a while, Somerset was also known by another name: Springfield.
How Somerset Moved
Something very interesting happened to Somerset. The original community was located near the Mississinewa River. When a dam was built on the Mississinewa River, the area where the first Somerset stood became flooded. Because of this, the entire community had to move to a new location. The old Somerset is now underwater!
Who Lives in Somerset?
Understanding Population Data
When we talk about "demographics," we are looking at information about the people who live in a place. This includes how many people there are and other facts about them. This information helps us understand communities better.
Somerset's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States Census, 385 people lived in Somerset. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country, done every ten years. It helps the government understand how many people live in different areas.
See also
In Spanish: Somerset (Indiana) para niños
