Bourbon, Indiana Explained

Bourbon, Indiana
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Marshall
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Bourbon
Settlement Type:Town
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1698
Population Density Sq Mi:1475.24
Population Density Km2:569.51
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EST
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:2.99
Area Land Km2:2.98
Area Water Km2:0.01
Area Total Sq Mi:1.16
Area Land Sq Mi:1.15
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Elevation M:257
Elevation Ft:843
Coordinates:41.2978°N -86.1169°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46504
Area Code:574
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-06760[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0431382[3]

Bourbon is a town in Bourbon Township, Marshall County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,698 at the 2020 census.

History

The town of Bourbon was laid out in 1853 when it was certain the railroad would be extended to that point.[4] It took its name from Bourbon Township, which was named after Bourbon County, Kentucky, the former home of many of the early settlers.[5]

The Bourbon Community Building-Gymnasium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.[6]

Geography

Bourbon is located at 41.2978°N -86.1169°W (41.297815, -86.116921).[7]

According to the 2010 census, Bourbon has a total area of 0.99sqmi, all land.[8]

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census[9] of 2020, there were 1,698 people, 678 households, and 465 families living in the town. The population density was 1828.3PD/sqmi. There were 753 housing units at an average density of 760.6/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.

There were 678 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the town was 32.7 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,691 people, 646 households, and 443 families living in the town. The population density was 1630.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 702 housing units at an average density of 676.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 96.16% White, 0.06% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.37% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.03% of the population.

There were 646 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% 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 3.26.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,292, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $32,679 versus $21,645 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,054. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The town has a lending library, the Bourbon Public Library.[11]

Triton School Corporation is headquartered in Bourbon, along with Triton Elementary and Jr./Sr. high schools, encompassing grades kindergarten through 12.

Bourbon Christian School is located on the north end of the town and encompasses grades 1 through 12.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. March 16, 2022.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: In The Beginning . Town of Bourbon, Indiana . July 11, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714132011/http://www.bourbon-in.gov/storyy.htm . July 14, 2014 .
  5. Book: A Twentieth Century History of Marshall County, Indiana, Volume 1 . Lewis Publishing Company . McDonald, Daniel . 1908 . 114.
  6. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. December 24, 2015. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/14/15 through 12/18/15 . National Park Service.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  8. Web site: G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 . July 13, 2015 . . https://archive.today/20200213063631/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1806760 . February 13, 2020 . dead .
  9. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. December 11, 2012.
  10. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  11. Web site: Indiana public library directory . Indiana State Library . March 10, 2018 . February 18, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170218220414/http://in.gov/library/files/countyindex13.pdf . dead .