Bainbridge, Indiana

Bainbridge, Indiana
Town
Ice cream stand in Bainbridge

Location of Bainbridge in Putnam County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°45′42″N 86°48′40″W / 39.76167°N 86.81111°W / 39.76167; -86.81111Coordinates: 39°45′42″N 86°48′40″W / 39.76167°N 86.81111°W / 39.76167; -86.81111
Country United States
State Indiana
County Putnam
Township Monroe
Area[1]
 • Total 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
 • Land 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation[2] 932 ft (284 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 746
 • Estimate (2016)[4] 745
 • Density 1,857.86/sq mi (718.11/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP code 46105
Area code 765
FIPS code[5][6] 18-03142
GNIS ID[5][6] 430412
Website www.townofbainbridge.com

Bainbridge is a town in Monroe Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[7] The population was 746 at the 2010 census.

History

Bainbridge was laid out in 1831.[8] This town was named after the prominent war hero of the time, William Bainbridge.[9] A post office has been in operation at Bainbridge since 1835.[10] The town was incorporated in 1847.[11]

Geography

Bainbridge is located at 39°45′42″N 86°48′40″W / 39.76167°N 86.81111°W / 39.76167; -86.81111 (39.761640, -86.811157).[12]

According to the 2010 census, Bainbridge has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.04 km2), all land.[13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880420—
189047312.6%
1900431−8.9%
19104494.2%
19204755.8%
1930406−14.5%
19404142.0%
19504559.9%
196060332.5%
197070316.6%
1980644−8.4%
19906825.9%
20007438.9%
20107460.4%
Est. 2016745[4]−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census,[3] there were 746 people, 289 households, and 198 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,865.0 inhabitants per square mile (720.1/km2). There were 324 housing units at an average density of 810.0 per square mile (312.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 289 households of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[15] there were 743 people, 284 households, and 218 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,964.9 people per square mile (754.9/km²). There were 305 housing units at an average density of 806.6 per square mile (309.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.06% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Native American and 0.40% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 284 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,852, and the median income for a family was $37,222. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $21,172 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,231. About 4.8% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ↑ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 28, 2017.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  4. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Feature ID 430412". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "FIPS55 Data: Indiana". FIPS55 Data. United States Geological Survey. February 23, 2006. Archived from the original on June 18, 2006. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Bainbridge, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  8. ↑ Weik, Jesse William (1910). Weik's History of Putnam County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p. 164.
  9. ↑ Werner, Nick (3 April 2012). Best Hikes Near Indianapolis. FalconGuides. p. 213. ISBN 978-0-7627-7355-8.
  10. ↑ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  11. ↑ Weik, Jesse William (1910). Weik's History of Putnam County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p. 165.
  12. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  13. ↑ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-13.
  14. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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