Westville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Westville, Indiana
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Westville, Indiana water tower, built in the 1930s
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| Motto(s):
Community of Progress
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Location of Westville in LaPorte County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | New Durham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2) |
| • Land | 3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,257 |
| • Density | 1,617.04/sq mi (624.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46391
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-83420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397737 |
| Website | http://www.westville.us |
Westville is a town located in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's part of LaPorte County, specifically in New Durham Township. In 2020, about 5,257 people lived there.
Westville is also part of a larger area called the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to nearby cities for things like jobs and economy. The town is found in Northwest Indiana, which people sometimes call The Region.
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History of Westville
Westville was officially planned out in 1851. It became an incorporated town in 1864. In its early days, it was an important stop and shipping spot because two railroads met there.
A brave chaplain named Rev. John Milton Whitehead lived in Westville. He joined the 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment during a war. He earned the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Stones River. He helped many wounded soldiers by carrying them to safety all by himself.
The Everel S. Smith House, an important old building in Westville, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This list helps protect special historical places.
Geography and Land Area
According to information from 2010, Westville covers a total area of about 3.09 square miles (8.00 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 640 | — | |
| 1880 | 627 | −2.0% | |
| 1890 | 522 | −16.7% | |
| 1900 | 468 | −10.3% | |
| 1910 | 503 | 7.5% | |
| 1920 | 408 | −18.9% | |
| 1930 | 496 | 21.6% | |
| 1940 | 523 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 624 | 19.3% | |
| 1960 | 789 | 26.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,614 | 231.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,887 | 10.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,255 | −21.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,116 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,853 | 176.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,257 | −10.2% | |
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It's important to know that the population numbers for 2010 and later include people living at the Westville Correctional Facility. This is a large facility located in the town.
Westville's Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 5,853 people living in Westville. These people lived in 1,093 households, and 705 of these were families. The town had about 1,894 people per square mile (731 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Westville in 2010 were White (72.1%). About 25.1% were African American. A smaller number were Native American, Asian, or from other races. About 6.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010:
- 34.2% of households had children under 18.
- 44.1% were married couples living together.
- The average household had 2.45 people.
- The average family had 2.97 people.
The average age of people in Westville was 33.1 years. About 12% of residents were under 18. Most residents (47.3%) were between 25 and 44 years old. The town had more males (76.9%) than females (23.1%).
Education and Learning Opportunities
The local school district for Westville is the New Durham Township Metropolitan School District.
Westville has a public library called the Westville-New Durham Township Public Library. Residents can also get a free library card from any branch of the La Porte County Public Library. For higher education, one of the campuses of Purdue University Northwest is located in Westville. It used to be known as Purdue North Central.
See also
In Spanish: Westville (Indiana) para niños
