Bargersville, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Bargersville, Indiana
Mapsize:250x200px
Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Johnson
Subdivision Type3:Townships
Subdivision Name3:White River, Union
Leader Title:Town Manager
Leader Name:Dan Cartwright
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:9560
Population Density Km2:197.29
Population Density Sq Mi:510.98
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EST
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Area Land Km2:48.46
Area Water Km2:0.05
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:48.50
Area Total Sq Mi:18.73
Area Land Sq Mi:18.71
Area Water Sq Mi:0.02
Elevation Ft:801
Coordinates:39.5444°N -86.2194°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46106
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:317
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2396585
Unit Pref:Imperial

Bargersville is a town in White River and Union townships, Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,560 at the 2020 census.

History

Bargersville was established in 1906 when the railroad was extended to that point. It took its name from Old Bargersville, Indiana.[2]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Bargersville has a total area of 4.93sqmi, all land.[3]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census,[4] there were 4,013 people, 1,492 households, and 1,055 families living in the town. The population density was 814PD/sqmi. There were 1,692 housing units at an average density of 343.2/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.6% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,492 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the town was 33.2 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[5] there were 2,120 people, 770 households, and 588 families living in the town. The population density was 1941.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 787 housing units at an average density of 720.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 99.10% White, 0.05% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 770 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,264, and the median income for a family was $50,417. Males had a median income of $37,139 versus $24,205 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,499. About 3.7% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Most of Bargersville is in Center Grove Community School Corporation, served by Center Grove High School. Small sections of Bargersville are in Franklin Community Schools, served by Franklin Community High School.[6]

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. March 16, 2022.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 60. This village, first called New Bargersville, was named for Old Bargersville, q.v., formerly called Bargersville, too. It was founded in 1906 when a railroad came through here..
  3. Web site: G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 . July 13, 2015 . . https://archive.today/20200213052720/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1803394 . February 13, 2020 . dead .
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website . . December 11, 2012.
  5. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  6. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Johnson County, IN." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 5, 2016.

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