Wilkinson, Indiana facts for kids
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Wilkinson, Indiana
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Location of Wilkinson in Hancock County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Township | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 414 |
| • Density | 2,178.95/sq mi (841.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46186
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-84302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397744 |
Wilkinson is a small town located in Hancock County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Brown Township. In 2020, about 414 people lived there.
Wilkinson is in the northeast part of Hancock County. It is located along Indiana State Road 109. This road goes north to Anderson and south to I-70 and Knightstown. The town is about 30 miles east of Indianapolis. It is also about 12 miles northeast of Greenfield.
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History of Wilkinson
Wilkinson was officially planned and laid out in 1883. It was founded by Elnathan and Thomas B. Wilkinson. The town's post office opened in the same year, 1883.
Geography and Area
Wilkinson covers a total area of about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
The population of Wilkinson has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 324 | — | |
| 1930 | 316 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 336 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 365 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 388 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 480 | 23.7% | |
| 1980 | 493 | 2.7% | |
| 1990 | 446 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 356 | −20.2% | |
| 2010 | 449 | 26.1% | |
| 2020 | 414 | −7.8% | |
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Wilkinson's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 449 people living in 176 households. There were 133 families. The town had about 1952 people per square mile. Most residents, 99.3%, were White. About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.3% of households had children under 18. Most households (58.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.55 people. The average family had 2.83 people.
The average age of people in Wilkinson was 39.7 years. About 25.2% of residents were under 18. About 14.7% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.7%) than females (48.3%).
Famous People from Wilkinson
Harvey Weir Cook was a famous pilot from World War I. He was born and grew up in Wilkinson. He was an "ace" pilot, meaning he shot down many enemy planes. The main terminal at Indianapolis International Airport is named in his honor.
See also
In Spanish: Wilkinson (Indiana) para niños
