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Vienna, Indiana
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 Vienna, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Vienna, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Vienna |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47170
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-79082 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445284 |
Vienna is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Vienna Township in Scott County.
History
Vienna got its name from the famous city of Vienna in Austria. A post office was opened in Vienna in 1832. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1942.
People and Education
Who Lives in Vienna?
In 2020, data showed how old people in Vienna are. About 8.3% of people were aged 18 to 24. A larger group, 29.1%, were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 21.4% of the population. Finally, 20.5% of residents were 65 years or older.
Most people in Vienna are White, making up 96.5% of the population. Other groups include Hispanic people at 3.7% and Black people at 0.3%. About 1.0% of residents are American Indian or Alaska Natives. Another 1.0% are of multiple races.
Many people in Vienna also have different religious beliefs. About 38.0% are Protestant. A smaller number, 1.7%, are Catholic, and 1.0% are Mormon. The largest group, 59.3%, do not belong to any specific religion.
Learning in Vienna
Many people in Vienna Township have continued their education. About 39.7% of adults have earned a Bachelor's degree or even higher. This includes 33.0% of residents who have degrees in STEM fields. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These are important subjects for many jobs today. Also, 41.2% of residents have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent.
