Veedersburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Veedersburg
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Location of Veedersburg in Fountain County, Indiana.
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 Veedersburg, Indiana
Location in Fountain County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1872 |
| Named for | Peter S. Veeder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.00 sq mi (7.78 km2) |
| • Land | 3.00 sq mi (7.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,098 |
| • Density | 700.50/sq mi (270.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47987
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-78740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397711 |
| Website | https://www.veedersburg.in.gov |
Veedersburg is a town located in Fountain County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Van Buren Township. In 2020, about 2,098 people lived there.
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History of Veedersburg
Veedersburg was not always called by its current name. It used to be known as Chambersburg. This older town was first settled in the spring of 1823. Early settlers Jonathan Birch and John Colvert made their homes near Coal Creek.
Chambersburg was first located in Cain Township. Later, in 1841, it became part of the newer Van Buren Township. The town of Veedersburg was officially founded in 1871. It was named after one of its founders, Peter S. Veeder. Just one year later, in 1872, Veedersburg became an incorporated town. This means it officially became a town with its own local government.
People of Veedersburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 536 | — | |
| 1890 | 930 | 73.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,638 | 76.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,757 | 7.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,580 | −10.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,606 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,781 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,719 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,762 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,198 | 24.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,261 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,192 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,299 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,180 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,098 | −3.8% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,180 people living in Veedersburg. These people lived in 878 households, and 605 of these were families. The town had about 801.5 people per square mile. There were 967 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most of the people in Veedersburg were White, making up about 94.8% of the population. A small number were African American (0.1%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (0.1%). About 3.6% were from other backgrounds, and 1.0% were from two or more backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino heritage made up 6.2% of the town's population.
Households and Families
Out of the 878 households, about 33% had children under 18 years old living with them. Nearly half (49.1%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female adult without a husband (13.1%), and a smaller number had a male adult without a wife (6.7%). About 31.1% of households were not families.
About 27.1% of all households had only one person living in them. Of these, 11.5% were people aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 2.48 people, and each family had 2.94 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Veedersburg in 2010 was 39.2 years old.
- About 25.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.4% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a slightly higher number of females (51.4%) compared to males (48.6%).
Education in Veedersburg
Veedersburg has a public library. It is a part of the Covington-Veedersburg Public Library system. This library helps people in the community learn and read.
See also
In Spanish: Veedersburg (Indiana) para niños
