Vera Cruz, Indiana facts for kids
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Vera Cruz, Indiana
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Location of Vera Cruz in Wells County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 72 |
| • Density | 712.87/sq mi (274.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46714
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-78776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397712 |
Vera Cruz is a small town in Wells County, Indiana, in the United States. It is located within Harrison Township. In 2010, about 80 people lived there.
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A Look Back: History of Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz was first planned out in 1848. It was named after a city in Mexico called Veracruz.
The town was originally called Newville. However, the U.S. Post Office asked for the name to be changed. This was because there was already another town named Newville in DeKalb County, Indiana.
When officials were choosing a county seat for Wells County, they considered both Newville (Vera Cruz) and Bluffton. At that time, both towns were about the same size. Bluffton was chosen as the county seat. This was likely because it was more in the center of Wells County.
A post office opened in Vera Cruz in 1850. It served the town for many years. The post office closed down in 1942.
Where is Vera Cruz? Geography
Vera Cruz is a very small town. According to information from 2010, its total area is about 0.101 square miles (0.26 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land. About 99% of the town's area is land. A very small part, less than 1%, is water.
Who Lives in Vera Cruz? Population Facts
The number of people living in Vera Cruz has changed over the years. Every ten years, the U.S. government counts everyone in the country. This count is called a census.
Here's how the population of Vera Cruz has changed:
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| 1880 | 260 | — | |
| 1890 | 233 | −10.4% | |
| 1900 | 199 | −14.6% | |
| 1910 | 133 | −33.2% | |
| 1920 | 113 | −15.0% | |
| 1930 | 94 | −16.8% | |
| 1940 | 142 | 51.1% | |
| 1950 | 143 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 176 | 23.1% | |
| 1970 | 140 | −20.5% | |
| 1980 | 117 | −16.4% | |
| 1990 | 83 | −29.1% | |
| 2000 | 55 | −33.7% | |
| 2010 | 80 | 45.5% | |
| 2020 | 72 | −10.0% | |
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Vera Cruz in 2010
In the 2010 census, there were 80 people living in Vera Cruz. These people lived in 31 different homes. Out of these homes, 24 were families.
The town had 32 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Vera Cruz were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
About 4 out of 10 homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were made up of married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. The average home had about 2 to 3 people living in it.
The average age of people in Vera Cruz was 28 years old. About 27.5% of the residents were under 18. About 10% of the people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the town was about equal.
