Wynnedale, Indiana facts for kids
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Wynnedale, Indiana
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Location in Marion County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 215 |
| • Density | 1,352.20/sq mi (520.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
46228
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| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-85742 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397757 |
Wynnedale is a small town located in Marion County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Washington Township. In 2020, about 215 people lived there.
Since 1970, Wynnedale has been an "included town." This means it became part of Indianapolis through a plan called Unigov. Even though it's part of Indianapolis, Wynnedale still has its own local town government.
Where is Wynnedale?
Wynnedale is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northwest of downtown Indianapolis. It shares a border on its east side with another town called Spring Hill.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wynnedale covers a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Wynnedale?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 60 | — | |
| 1950 | 75 | 25.0% | |
| 1960 | 174 | 132.0% | |
| 1970 | 124 | −28.7% | |
| 1980 | 289 | 133.1% | |
| 1990 | 269 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 275 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 231 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 215 | −6.9% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, a census counted 231 people living in Wynnedale. These people lived in 96 different homes, and 71 of these were families. The town had about 1444 people per square mile (558 people per square kilometer). There were 99 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Wynnedale were White (61.0%), and a good number were African American (35.9%). A small percentage were Asian (1.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 96 homes, about 26% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (67.7%) were married couples living together. About 21.9% of homes were single individuals. The average home had 2.41 people, and the average family had 2.83 people.
The average age of people in Wynnedale in 2010 was 52.4 years old. About 19.9% of residents were under 18, and 25.5% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Wynnedale (Indiana) para niños
