Sullivan, Indiana facts for kids
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Sullivan, Indiana
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| City of Sullivan | |
Downtown Sullivan
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| Nickname(s):
Home of the Golden Arrows
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| Motto(s):
Take time to care
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Location of Sullivan in Sullivan County, Indiana.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,264 |
| • Density | 2,274.13/sq mi (878.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
47864, 47882
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-74006 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444366 |
Sullivan is a city in Hamilton Township and the county seat of Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,249 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The Sullivan post office has been in operation since 1843.
2023 tornado
On the night of March 31, 2023, Sullivan was struck by a large, powerful and deadly tornado as part of a much larger outbreak, causing catastrophic damage in the city and surrounding parts of the county. At least 3 people were confirmed dead and several others injured, while at least 200 structures sustained some sort of damage. The tornado was rated EF3, containing winds up to 165 mph (250 km/h).
Geography
Sullivan is located at 39°5′49″N 87°24′23″W / 39.09694°N 87.40639°W (39.096888, -87.406447).
According to the 2010 census, Sullivan has a total area of 1.88 square miles (4.87 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 949 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,396 | 47.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,161 | 54.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,222 | 2.8% | |
| 1900 | 3,118 | 40.3% | |
| 1910 | 4,115 | 32.0% | |
| 1920 | 4,489 | 9.1% | |
| 1930 | 5,306 | 18.2% | |
| 1940 | 5,077 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 5,423 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,979 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,683 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,774 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,663 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,617 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,249 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,264 | 0.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,249 people, 1,835 households, and 1,073 families living in the city. The population density was 2,260.1 inhabitants per square mile (872.6/km2). There were 2,110 housing units at an average density of 1,122.3 per square mile (433.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 1,835 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
Education
The town is served by the Southwest School Corporation, and students go to Sullivan High School.
Sullivan has a public library, a branch of the Sullivan County Public Library.
Notable people
- Will H. Hays (1879–1954) - Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1918–21), Postmaster General of the United States (1921–22), President of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (1922–45) and namesake of the movie industry's Hays Code.
- Nelson Poynter (1903–1978) - Newspaperman and founder of the Poynter Institute.
- Antoinette Dakin Leach (April 3, 1859 – June 11, 1922) was an American lawyer and a women's rights pioneer who was an active organizer on behalf of women's suffrage in Indiana.
- Paul Dresser (1857–1906) - Late 19th century singer, songwriter and comedic actor. Wrote one of the best-selling songs of the 19th century, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away".
See also
In Spanish: Sullivan (Indiana) para niños
