Ulen, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Ulen, Indiana
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Boone
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Center
Area Footnotes:[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Land Km2:0.59
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.59
Area Total Sq Mi:0.23
Area Land Sq Mi:0.23
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:114
Population Density Km2:192.64
Population Density Sq Mi:500.00
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:932
Coordinates:40.0661°N -86.4653°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46052
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-77066[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2397703
Website:https://www.ulen.town/

Ulen is a town in Center Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 117 at the 2010 census. The town is surrounded by the city of Lebanon.

History

The Ulen Country Club was established in 1924 and Ulen was incorporated as a town in 1929.[3] It was named for Henry Ulen, an industrialist.[4] The Ulen Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.[5]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Ulen has a total area of 0.06sqmi, all land.[6]

Demographics

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 117 people, 49 households, and 40 families living in the town. The population density was 1950PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 900/sqmi. The racial makup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9%.[7]

Of the 49 households 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 18.4% of households were one person and 10.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the town was 51.8 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.2% were from 25 to 44; 38.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 123 people, 48 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was 1946.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 838.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makup of the town was 100.00% White.Of the 48 households 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 14.6% of households were one person and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.85.

The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 13.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% 65 or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median household income was $57,083 and the median family income was $56,667. Males had a median income of $0 versus $51,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $41,557. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. March 16, 2022.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  3. 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. 329. This community, incorporated in 1929....
  4. Book: Bodenhamer. David J.. Barrows. Robert G.. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. November 22, 1994. Indiana University Press. 0-253-11249-4. 340.
  5. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. September 25, 2015. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/14/15 through 9/18/15. National Park Service.
  6. Web site: G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 . July 25, 2015 . . https://archive.today/20200213070634/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1877066 . February 13, 2020 . dead .
  7. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. December 11, 2012.