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Sunman, Indiana
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Location of Sunman in Ripley County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 914 |
| • Density | 781.20/sq mi (301.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47041
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-74168 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444410 |
Sunman is a town in Adams Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,049 at the 2010 census.
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History
A post office has been in operation at Sunman since 1833. John Sunman, an early postmaster, gave the place his name. Sunman had its start as a town in 1856 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Geography
Sunman is located at 39°14′11″N 85°5′38″W / 39.23639°N 85.09389°W (39.236324, -85.093768).
According to the 2010 census, Sunman has a total area of 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sunman has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 370 | — | |
| 1910 | 353 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 372 | 5.4% | |
| 1930 | 355 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 352 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 358 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 446 | 24.6% | |
| 1970 | 707 | 58.5% | |
| 1980 | 924 | 30.7% | |
| 1990 | 623 | −32.6% | |
| 2000 | 805 | 29.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,049 | 30.3% | |
| 2020 | 914 | −12.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,049 people, 371 households, and 272 families living in the town. The population density was 896.6 inhabitants per square mile (346.2/km2). There were 413 housing units at an average density of 353.0 per square mile (136.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.9% of the population.
There were 371 households, of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.27.
The median age in the town was 32 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Sunman (Indiana) para niños
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