Wolcottville, Indiana facts for kids
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Wolcottville, Indiana
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Location of Wolcottville in Noble County and LaGrange County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Noble, LaGrange |
| Township | Orange, Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,004 |
| • Density | 991.12/sq mi (382.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46795
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-85076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397754 |
Wolcottville is a small town located in Noble County and LaGrange County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 1,004 people lived there.
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History of Wolcottville
Wolcottville was officially planned and started in 1849. It got its name from George Wolcott. He built a sawmill in the area in 1838, which helped the town begin to grow.
Geography and Lakes
Wolcottville covers an area of about 1.02 square miles (2.62 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Many people live in Wolcottville all year round. The area is also popular for lake cottages. These cottages are often used only during the summer months. Many families from cities like Fort Wayne and South Bend own these summer homes.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 428 | — | |
| 1900 | 659 | — | |
| 1910 | 627 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 666 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 646 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 612 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 672 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 720 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 915 | 27.1% | |
| 1980 | 890 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 879 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 933 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 998 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,004 | 0.6% | |
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Wolcottville in 2010
In 2010, there were 998 people living in Wolcottville. These people lived in 369 households, and 264 of these were families. The town had about 988 people per square mile.
Many households (40.9%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.6%) were married couples. About 24.1% of all households were single individuals. The average age of people in Wolcottville was 33.8 years.
Local Schools
Students in Wolcottville attend schools that are part of the Lakeland School Corporation. The schools that local children go to include:
- Wolcott Mills Preschool
- Lakeland Primary School
- Lakeland Intermediate School
- Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Famous People from Wolcottville
Some notable people who have connections to Wolcottville include:
- Ken Kercheval, a well-known actor.
- William L. Taylor, who served as the Indiana Attorney General from 1898 to 1903. The Attorney General is the main legal advisor to the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Wolcottville para niños
