Shoals, Indiana facts for kids
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Shoals, Indiana
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Martin County courthouse in Shoals
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Location in Martin County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Townships | Center, Halbert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 677 |
| • Density | 371.16/sq mi (143.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47581
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-69552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397661 |
Shoals is a town in Center and Halbert townships and the county seat of Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 677 at the 2020 census.
Shoals is best known for the Jug Rock, the only free-standing table rock formation east of the Mississippi River.
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History
Shoals was originally called Memphis, and under the latter name was platted in 1844.
Shoals is also known for making mother of pearl buttons during the early 20th-century. They were made out of mussels from the White River.
Geography
Shoals is located at 38°39′59″N 86°47′33″W / 38.66639°N 86.79250°W (38.666409, -86.792391).
According to the 2010 census, Shoals has a total area of 1.883 square miles (4.88 km2), of which 1.79 square miles (4.64 km2) (or 95.06%) is land and 0.093 square miles (0.24 km2) (or 4.94%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Shoals has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 513 | — | |
| 1880 | 706 | 37.6% | |
| 1890 | 738 | 4.5% | |
| 1900 | 683 | −7.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,015 | 48.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,034 | 1.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,128 | 9.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,031 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,039 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,022 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,039 | 1.7% | |
| 1980 | 967 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 853 | −11.8% | |
| 2000 | 807 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 756 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 677 | −10.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 756 people, 376 households, and 189 families living in the town. The population density was 422.3 inhabitants per square mile (163.1/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 233.5 per square mile (90.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 376 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.7% were non-families. 46.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the town was 47.1 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Economy
Shoals' major employers are the gypsum mines that were discovered in the mid-20th century. Two major mines employ more than 400 workers. The National Gypsum mine is located 2 miles (3 km) east of Shoals and is the United States' deepest at 515 feet (157 m).
Education
The town has a lending library, the Shoals Public Library. Public education is administered by Shoals Public Schools.
Notable people
- Frank Gilkison, justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
See also
In Spanish: Shoals (Indiana) para niños
