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词条 Morocco, Indiana
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  4. Education

  5. Notable person

  6. References

  7. External links

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Morocco is a town in Beaver Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[4] The population was 1,129 at the 2010 census.

History

Morocco was laid out in 1851.[5] The town was named after Morocco, in North Africa.[6] A post office has been in operation at the town since 1859.[7]

The Scott-Lucas House and Seller's Standard Station and Pullman Diner are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8][9]

Geography

Morocco is located at {{coord|40|56|44|N|87|27|15|W|type:city}} (40.975650, -87.423193).[10]

According to the 2010 census, Morocco has a total area of {{convert|1.13|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.[11]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1880= 174
|1890= 397
|1900= 920
|1910= 927
|1920= 1064
|1930= 1006
|1940= 1151
|1950= 1141
|1960= 1341
|1970= 1285
|1980= 1348
|1990= 1044
|2000= 1127
|2010= 1129
|estyear=2016
|estimate=1109
|estref=[12]
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[13]
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2010 census

As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 1,129 people, 463 households, and 299 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|999.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 526 housing units at an average density of {{convert|465.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 463 households of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,127 people, 499 households, and 296 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,947.0 people per square mile (750.2/km²). There were 508 housing units at an average density of 877.6 per square mile (338.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.31% White, 0.09% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the populations.

There were 469 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,176, and the median income for a family was $40,089. Males had a median income of $32,109 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,776. About 6.1% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Morocco has a public library, a branch of the Newton County Public Library.[15]

It also has a High School North Newton and an Elementary school which is Morocco Elementary

Notable person

  • Sam Rice, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
{{commons Category|Morocco, Indiana}}

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://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}
4. ^{{cite gnis|439442|Morocco, Indiana|2017-05-06}}
5. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pTvWAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA191#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Newton County: A Collection of Historical Facts and Personal Recollections Concerning Newton County, Indiana, from 1853 to 1911 | publisher=Bobbs-Merrill | author=Ade, John | year=1911 | pages=191}}
6. ^{{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=227|quote=...apparently named for the country in North Africa...}}
7. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Newton | title=Newton County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=May 6, 2017}}
8. ^{{NRISref|version=2010a}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/nr/listings/20141010.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=2014-10-10|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/29/14 through 10/03/14|publisher=National Park Service}}
10. ^{{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}}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1851138 |title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 |accessdate=2015-07-17 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
14. ^{{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}}
15. ^{{cite web | url=https://newton.lib.in.us/locations-hours-and-contacts/ | title=Locations, hours and contacts | publisher=Newton County Public Library | accessdate=11 March 2018}}

External links

  • city-data.com
{{Newton County, Indiana}}

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