Sulphur Springs, Indiana facts for kids
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Sulphur Springs, Indiana
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Location of Sulphur Springs in Henry County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 331 |
| • Density | 470.84/sq mi (181.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47388
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-74060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397686 |
Sulphur Springs is a town in Jefferson Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town's population was 399.
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History
Sulphur Springs was platted in 1853 when it was certain that the railroad would be extended to that point. The town took its name from nearby mineral springs.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Sulphur Springs has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 246 | — | |
| 1880 | 256 | 4.1% | |
| 1890 | 251 | −2.0% | |
| 1900 | 262 | 4.4% | |
| 1910 | 209 | −20.2% | |
| 1920 | 202 | −3.3% | |
| 1930 | 238 | 17.8% | |
| 1940 | 292 | 22.7% | |
| 1950 | 351 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 400 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 387 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 345 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 257 | −25.5% | |
| 2000 | 346 | 34.6% | |
| 2010 | 399 | 15.3% | |
| 2020 | 331 | −17.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 399 people, 151 households, and 108 families living in the town. The population density was 578.3 inhabitants per square mile (223.3/km2). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 237.7 per square mile (91.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.7% White, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races.
There were 151 households, of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the town was 37.9 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Sulphur Springs (Indiana) para niños
