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 small town located in Henry County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Jefferson Township. In 2010, the town had a population of 399 people. By 2020, the population was 331.
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History of Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs was officially planned and mapped out in 1853. This happened when people were sure that a railroad line would be built to reach that area. The town got its name from natural mineral springs nearby. These springs contained sulfur, which gave them a unique smell and taste.
Geography of Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs is located entirely on land. According to information from 2010, the town covers an area of about 0.69 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). This means it's a fairly small town in terms of its physical size.
Population and People
The population of Sulphur Springs has changed over many years. The numbers below show how many people lived in the town during different census counts.
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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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Sulphur Springs in 2010
In 2010, there were 399 people living in Sulphur Springs. These people lived in 151 different homes, and 108 of these were families.
The town had about 578 people per square mile. This number tells us how crowded an area is. There were also 164 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Sulphur Springs were White (98.7%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of the 151 homes in Sulphur Springs:
- About 37.7% had children under 18 living there.
- Almost 59% were married couples living together.
- About 10% were homes where a mother lived with her children, but without a husband.
- A small number (2.6%) were homes where a father lived with his children, but without a wife.
- About 28.5% were non-family households. This means people lived together but were not related as a family.
- About 23% of all homes had only one person living there.
- About 12.6% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
On average, there were 2.64 people in each home. For families, the average size was 3.02 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Sulphur Springs was 37.9 years old.
- About 27% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Almost 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49% of the population was male, and about 51% was female.
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A view of Sulphur Springs, Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Sulphur Springs (Indiana) para niños
