Springport, Indiana facts for kids
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Springport, Indiana
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Location of Springport in Henry County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Prairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 1,091.67/sq mi (420.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47386
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-72332 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397676 |
Springport is a small town located in Henry County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Prairie Township. In 2020, about 131 people lived there.
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History of Springport
Springport was officially planned in 1868. This happened when the Fort Wayne, Muncie and Cincinnati Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The town got its name from natural springs located near the railroad station. A post office has been open in Springport since 1869, helping people send and receive mail.
The Springport Christian Church was started in 1904. Today, it is the largest building in the town.
Geography of Springport
Springport is a small town with a total area of about 0.31 square kilometers (0.12 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 118 | — | |
| 1920 | 139 | — | |
| 1930 | 183 | 31.7% | |
| 1940 | 189 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 217 | 14.8% | |
| 1960 | 253 | 16.6% | |
| 1970 | 236 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 221 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 194 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 174 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 149 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −12.1% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The census of 2010 counted 149 people living in Springport. These people lived in 61 households, with 41 of them being families. The town had about 1241 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Springport are White, making up about 96.6% of the population. A small number, 3.4%, reported being from two or more races.
Age and Families
In 2010, the average age of people in Springport was about 41 years old.
- About 22.8% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.4% were 65 years or older.
More females lived in Springport than males in 2010. About 57% of the population was female, and 43% was male.
