Mooreland, Indiana facts for kids
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Mooreland, Indiana
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Location of Mooreland in Henry County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Blue River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 335 |
| • Density | 2,342.66/sq mi (902.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47360
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-50940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396778 |
Mooreland is a town in Blue River Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 375 at the 2010 census.
History
Mooreland was platted in 1882 on farmland belonging to Miles M. Moore. A post office has been in operation in Mooreland since 1882.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Mooreland has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 309 | — | |
| 1910 | 455 | 47.2% | |
| 1920 | 404 | −11.2% | |
| 1930 | 384 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 496 | 29.2% | |
| 1950 | 497 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 477 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 495 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 479 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 465 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 393 | −15.5% | |
| 2010 | 375 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 335 | −10.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 375 people, 145 households, and 108 families living in the town. The population density was 2,678.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,034.2/km2). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 1,207.1 per square mile (466.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 145 households, of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the town was 37.4 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.
Notable people
- Vern Huffman, All-American basketball and football player for Indiana University
- Haven Kimmel, author, novelist and poet.
- Wilbur Wright was born three miles south of Mooreland
Mooreland Free Fair
Traditionally held during the first full week of August, the town hosts the Mooreland Free Fair. The event unofficially begins on that Sunday evening with a community worship service held at the fairgrounds at the south end of town (site of the former Mooreland School). The festivities kick off in full force on Monday with a midway full of food, games, amusement rides (courtesy of Poor Jack Amusements in Milton, Indiana), vendors, and entertainment. The fair runs through Saturday. The Mooreland Free Fair is the largest fair of its kind in Henry County and is a popular event during the summer.
See also
In Spanish: Mooreland (Indiana) para niños
