St. Paul, Indiana facts for kids
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St. Paul, Indiana
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Location of St. Paul in Decatur County and Shelby County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Decatur, Shelby |
| Township | Adams, Noble |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 960 |
| • Density | 3,276.45/sq mi (1,266.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47272
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| FIPS code | 18-67212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396900 |
| Website | http://www.stpaulin.org |
St. Paul is a small town located in the state of Indiana, United States. It sits right on the border between Decatur County and Shelby County. In 2020, about 960 people lived there.
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History of St. Paul
The town of St. Paul began in 1853. This was when a railroad was built through the area. The town was named after Jonathan Paul, who was one of the first settlers in the region.
Sometimes, people used to call the community by an older name: Paultown.
Where is St. Paul?
St. Paul is a small place in terms of land size. According to information from 2010, the town covers an area of about 0.76 square kilometers (or 0.29 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
St. Paul's Population
The number of people living in St. Paul has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 555 | — | |
| 1930 | 678 | — | |
| 1940 | 695 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 669 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 702 | 4.9% | |
| 1970 | 785 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 976 | 24.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,032 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,022 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,031 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 960 | −6.9% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, the census counted 1,031 people living in St. Paul. These people lived in 384 households, and 278 of these were families. The town had about 3,325 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in St. Paul were White (98.3%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.2%) had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households (50.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.68 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
The average age of people in St. Paul was 35.7 years. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. Another 27% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 11.6% of the population was 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
Learning in St. Paul
Most of the students in St. Paul attend schools that are part of the Decatur County Community Schools district. A smaller part of the town is served by Shelby Eastern Schools.
See also
In Spanish: St. Paul (Indiana) para niños
