Springport, Indiana facts for kids
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Springport, Indiana
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Location of Springport in Henry County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Prairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 1,091.67/sq mi (420.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47386
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-72332 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0444015 |
Springport is a town in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 149 at the 2010 census.
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History
Springport was platted in 1868 when the Fort Wayne, Muncie and Cincinnati Railroad was extended to that point. The town took its name from springs near the railroad station. A post office has been in operation in Springport since 1869.
Springport Christian Church, founded in 1904, is currently the largest building in town.
Geography
Springport is located at 40°2′49″N 85°23′34″W / 40.04694°N 85.39278°W (40.046937, -85.392905).
According to the 2010 census, Springport has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 118 | — | |
| 1920 | 139 | — | |
| 1930 | 183 | 31.7% | |
| 1940 | 189 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 217 | 14.8% | |
| 1960 | 253 | 16.6% | |
| 1970 | 236 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 221 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 194 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 174 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 149 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −12.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 149 people, 61 households, and 41 families living in the town. The population density was 1,241.7 inhabitants per square mile (479.4/km2). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 600.0 per square mile (231.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White and 3.4% from two or more races.
There were 61 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% 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 3.02.
The median age in the town was 41.2 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 43.0% male and 57.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Springport (Indiana) para niños
