Whiteland, Indiana facts for kids
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Whiteland, Indiana
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Location of Whiteland in Johnson County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | Pleasant, Franklin, Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.49 sq mi (14.21 km2) |
| • Land | 5.47 sq mi (14.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,599 |
| • Density | 840.46/sq mi (324.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46184
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| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-83816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397740 |
Whiteland is a town in Pleasant, Franklin and Clark townships, Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,599 at the 2020 census.
Whiteland is located in north/central Johnson County approximately 19 miles (31 km) south of Indianapolis in Johnson County, which is one of the counties circling the capital city itself and therefore considered part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Major access roads to get to Whiteland are I-65 (exit 95 is the Whiteland exit), south on U.S. 31 from Indianapolis and north from Columbus.
History
Whiteland was platted in 1863 by Joel B. White and others. The first school in the town was built in 1869, which was the only school in Whiteland until 1957, when a high school was built.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Whiteland has a total area of 3.22 square miles (8.34 km2), all land.
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, Whiteland has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 230 | — | |
| 1890 | 212 | −7.8% | |
| 1900 | 334 | 57.5% | |
| 1910 | 343 | 2.7% | |
| 1920 | 388 | 13.1% | |
| 1930 | 419 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 403 | −3.8% | |
| 1950 | 465 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,368 | 194.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,492 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,956 | 31.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,446 | 25.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,958 | 61.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,169 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,599 | 10.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,169 people, 1,468 households, and 1,163 families living in the town. The population density was 1,294.7 inhabitants per square mile (499.9/km2). There were 1,558 housing units at an average density of 483.9 per square mile (186.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 1,468 households, of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.15.
The median age in the town was 37.3 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Education
The first school in the town was built in 1869. This remained the only school in Whiteland, until 1957, when a high school was built.
Notable people
- George Crowe, professional baseball player
- Ray Crowe, Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
- Bob Glidden, professional drag racer
- Guilford M. Wiley, politician
See also
In Spanish: Whiteland (Indiana) para niños
