Town of Pines, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Pines, Indiana
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Location of Town of Pines in Porter County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Pine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.84 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 594 |
| • Density | 263.41/sq mi (101.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46360
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| FIPS code | 18-76256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397698 |
The Town of Pines is a small community located in Porter County, Indiana. It is part of Pine Township. In 2020, about 594 people lived here.
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Where is Town of Pines?
Town of Pines is located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It is close to Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes. The town is also right next to the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park. This park is famous for its sand dunes and natural areas.
The total area of Town of Pines is about 2.25 square miles (5.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Town of Pines?
The number of people living in Town of Pines has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 708 people living in Town of Pines. These people lived in 302 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Town of Pines were White (about 93.9%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the town was about 45 years old. About 18.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Getting Around Town of Pines
Town of Pines is home to a very special road called Indiana State Road 520. This road is only about 0.2 miles (0.3 kilometers) long. It connects U.S. Highway 12 to U.S. Highway 20. It is known for being the shortest state highway in all of Indiana!
In the past, people could also travel by train. The Central Avenue station of the South Shore Line served Town of Pines. This station was also called Pines station. It operated from 1927 until it was taken down in the 1970s.
Learning in Town of Pines
Children in Town of Pines attend schools that are part of the Michigan City Area Schools district.
- Younger students go to Pine Elementary School.
- Middle school students attend Barker Middle School.
- Older students go to Michigan City High School.
See also
In Spanish: Town of Pines para niños
