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词条 Flora, Indiana
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  4. Education

  5. Notable people

  6. References

  7. External links

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Flora is a town in Monroe Township, Carroll County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,036 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A post office was established at Flora in 1873.[4] Flora was named for its founder, John Flora.[5]

Geography

Flora is located at {{coord|40|32|45|N|86|31|24|W|type:city}} (40.545819, -86.523367).[6]

According to the 2010 census, Flora has a total area of {{convert|1.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.[7]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1880= 224
|1890= 639
|1900= 1209
|1910= 1386
|1920= 1441
|1930= 1449
|1940= 1468
|1950= 1657
|1960= 1742
|1970= 1877
|1980= 2303
|1990= 2179
|2000= 2227
|2010= 2036
|estyear=2016
|estimate=1988
|estref=[8]
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[9]
}}

2010 census

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 2,036 people, 858 households, and 549 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|1920.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 969 housing units at an average density of {{convert|914.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 1.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 858 households of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the town was 40.4 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,227 people, 906 households, and 609 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,157.4 people per square mile (834.8/km²). There were 959 housing units at an average density of 929.0 per square mile (359.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.16% White, 0.54% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 906 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,400, and the median income for a family was $43,257. Males had a median income of $35,398 versus $20,281 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,863. About 4.4% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The town has a free lending library, the Flora-Monroe Township Public Library.[11]

Notable people

  • Paul S. Dunkin, writer, librarian and professor.

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2016_Gazetteer/2016_gaz_place_18.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Jul 28, 2017}}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Carroll |title=Carroll County |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |accessdate=28 August 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903095320/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Carroll |archivedate=3 September 2014 |df= }}
5. ^{{cite book|last=Baker|first=Ronald L.|title=From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SXB5AAAAMAAJ|date=October 1995|publisher=Indiana University Press|isbn=978-0-253-32866-3|page=133|quote=This town was laid out in 1872 by John Flora...}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
7. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1823692 |title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 |accessdate=2015-07-16 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}}
10. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-12-11}}
11. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.carrollcountyindiana.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=181&Itemid=144 | title=Libraries | publisher=Carroll County, IN | accessdate=4 March 2018}}

External links

  • Town website
{{Carroll County, Indiana}}

2 : Towns in Carroll County, Indiana|1872 establishments in Indiana

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