Ellettsville, Indiana

Ellettsville, Indiana
Town

Downtown Ellettsville
Motto: "Builders Of American History"

Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 39°13′47″N 86°37′17″W / 39.22972°N 86.62139°W / 39.22972; -86.62139Coordinates: 39°13′47″N 86°37′17″W / 39.22972°N 86.62139°W / 39.22972; -86.62139
Country United States
State Indiana
County Monroe
Township Richland
Area[1]
 • Total 4.24 sq mi (10.98 km2)
 • Land 4.24 sq mi (10.98 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 696 ft (212 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 6,378
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 6,540
 • Density 1,504.2/sq mi (580.8/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EST (UTC-5)
ZIP code 47429
Area code(s) 812
FIPS code 18-20800[4]
GNIS feature ID 0434095[5]
Website http://www.ellettsville.in.us

Ellettsville is a town in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,378 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bloomington, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Ellettsville is the starting point for the Hilly Hundred, a two-day bicycle tour.

History

Ellettsville was platted in 1837.[6][7] In 1818 Edward Ellett, Sr, and his wife Eleanor settled in what is now known as Ellettsville with their four minor sons: David, Richard, Johnston and Barton. The first winter, they lived in a three-sided log cabin they built.[8] Also settling that same year were their two eldest sons, William and Samuel, with their wives and families.[9] Within a few years daughters Sarah, Phoebe, and Nancy would settle in the area with their husbands. Eventually, in 1826, their third eldest son Edward, Jr. also arrived in the town that would be named Ellettsville in 1837.[10] Samuel Ellett built the first courthouse in 1820. It was completed ahead of schedule and at the cost of $400. By 1822, the first school opened and with Samuel Ellett's children attending.[11] When Indiana celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1987, a historical marker was placed to mark the grave of Edward Ellett, Sr.(c.1762-1833).[11]

Ellettsville was incorporated as a village in 1866.[12]

Ellettsville Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[13]

Geography

Ellettsville is located at 39°13′47″N 86°37′17″W / 39.22972°N 86.62139°W / 39.22972; -86.62139 (39.229645, -86.621404).[14]

According to the 2010 census, Ellettsville has a total area of 4.24 square miles (10.98 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
185074—
1880585—
189071221.7%
1900708−0.6%
1910676−4.5%
19207216.7%
19307676.4%
194086312.5%
1950855−0.9%
19601,22242.9%
19701,62733.1%
19803,328104.5%
19903,275−1.6%
20005,07855.1%
20106,37825.6%
Est. 20156,544[15]2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 6,378 people, 2,593 households, and 1,704 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,504.2 inhabitants per square mile (580.8/km2). There were 2,753 housing units at an average density of 649.3 per square mile (250.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 2,593 households of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the town was 34.5 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 5,078 people, 1,944 households, and 1,345 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,356.8 people per square mile (911.9/km²). There were 2,085 housing units at an average density of 967.7 per square mile (374.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.83% White, 1.22% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.81% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 1,944 households out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 people, and the average family size was 3.09 people.

The population of the town was spread out with 30.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,276, and the median income for a family was $42,950. Males had a median income of $32,153 versus $26,313 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,120. About 6.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Edgewood High School serves students in grades 9-12. Edgewood Junior High School serves grades 6-8. Edgewood Intermediate School serves grades 3-5. Edgewood Primary School serves grades K-2. Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation represents the two townships (Richland and Bean Blossom) in northwestern Monroe County.

References

  1. 1 2 "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 435.
  7. ↑ "New Ellettsville/Richland Group Draws Small Crowd of Citizens". Ellettsville Journal, 2010-12-08, 1.
  8. ↑ Carter, Lang, and Matthews (1988). Leaves from the Ellett-Elliott Family Tree. pp. 4–6.
  9. ↑ Carter, Lang, and Matthews (1988). Leaves from the Ellett-Elliott Family Tree. pp. 12–46.
  10. ↑ Carter, Lang, and Matthews (1988). Leaves from the Ellett-Elliott Family Tree. pp. 52–85.
  11. 1 2 Carter, Lang, and Matthews (1988). Leaves from the Ellett-Elliott Family Tree. p. 5.
  12. ↑ Blanchard, Charles (1884). Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Company. p. 505.
  13. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  14. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  15. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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