Williams Creek, Indiana facts for kids
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Williams Creek, Indiana
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Location in Marion County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 430 |
| • Density | 1,287.43/sq mi (496.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46240
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| Area code(s) | 317 and 463 |
| FIPS code | 18-84374 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397745 |
Williams Creek is a small town in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It's located about 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown Indianapolis. In 2020, 430 people lived there.
Since 1970, Williams Creek has been an "included town." This means it's part of Indianapolis because of a plan called Unigov. Even though it's part of Indianapolis, Williams Creek still has its own local government.
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History of Williams Creek
Williams Creek was first planned in 1925. It was meant to be a special community for wealthy families. The town officially became a town in 1932.
Famous American writer Kurt Vonnegut's parents lived in Williams Creek. He wrote a letter to them from Europe after he survived the bombing of Dresden during World War II. At that time, he was a prisoner of war.
Geography of Williams Creek
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Road sign in Williams Creek
Williams Creek is in the northern part of Marion County. A stream with the same name, Williams Creek, runs along its southwest side. This stream flows southeast and joins the White River. The creek also forms the town's border with Meridian Hills.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Williams Creek covers an area of 0.33 square miles (0.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 119 | — | |
| 1950 | 288 | 142.0% | |
| 1960 | 454 | 57.6% | |
| 1970 | 485 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 427 | −12.0% | |
| 1990 | 425 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 413 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 407 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 430 | 5.7% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 407 people living in Williams Creek. These people made up 146 households and 119 families. The town had about 1,233 people per square mile (476 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Williams Creek were White (96.1%). A small number were African American (1.0%) or Asian (1.5%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the town was 46.8 years old. About 30% of residents were under 18. About 20% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even split of males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Williams Creek (Indiana) para niños
