Switz City, Indiana facts for kids
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Switz City, Indiana
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Location of Switz City in Greene County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Fairplay, Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 1,326.73/sq mi (511.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47465
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-74582 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397692 |
Switz City is a small town located in Greene County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of two different areas called Fairplay and Grant townships. In 2010, about 293 people lived there. Switz City is also part of the larger Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Switz City
The post office in Switz City first opened in 1869. The town got its name from the Switz family. They were some of the very first people to settle in this area.
Geography and Climate
Where is Switz City Located?
According to information from 2010, Switz City covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Switz City has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it called "Cfa".
People of Switz City
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Switz City has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 187 | — | |
| 1930 | 450 | — | |
| 1940 | 405 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 328 | −19.0% | |
| 1960 | 339 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 301 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 300 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 257 | −14.3% | |
| 2000 | 311 | 21.0% | |
| 2010 | 293 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 268 | −8.5% | |
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Who Lives in Switz City?
In 2010, there were 293 people living in Switz City. These people lived in 123 households, and 87 of these were families. Most of the people (97.3%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Switz City was about 37.9 years old. About 26.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17.7% were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Education in Switz City
Students in Switz City attend schools that are part of the White River Valley School District. There are two elementary schools: White River Valley Lyons and White River Valley Worthington. The town is also home to White River Valley High School, where older students go.
Famous People from Switz City
Switz City is known as the hometown of three brothers who were great basketball players. Their names are Andrew, A. J., and Matthew Graves. All three brothers played college basketball for Butler University.
After college, A. J. Graves played basketball professionally in other countries. Matthew Graves became a basketball coach. He was the head coach for the South Alabama team from 2013 to 2018.
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