Wynnedale, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Wynnedale, Indiana
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Marion
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Washington
Area Footnotes:[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:0.41
Area Land Km2:0.41
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.16
Area Land Sq Mi:0.16
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:215
Population Density Km2:520.63
Population Density Sq Mi:1352.20
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:742
Coordinates:39.8325°N -86.2003°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:46228
Area Code:317
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-85742[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2397757

Wynnedale is a town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 215 at the 2020 census.[2] It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is part of Indianapolis, but retains a functioning town government under IC 36-3-1-11.[4]

Geography

Wynnedale is located 5miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis.[5] It is bordered to the east by the town of Spring Hill.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wynnedale has a total area of 0.16sqmi, all land.[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 231 people, 96 households, and 71 families living in the town. The population density was 1443.8PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 618.8/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 61.0% White, 35.9% African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 96 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the town was 52.4 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.2% were from 25 to 44; 39% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 275 people, 108 households, and 84 families living in the town. The population density was 1643.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 669.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 64.73% White, 33.09% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 1.45% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $93,778, and the median income for a family was $101,931. Males had a median income of $80,969 versus $32,344 for females. The per capita income for the town was $50,323. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.5% of those over 64.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Indiana . United States Census Bureau . April 14, 2023.
  2. Web site: P1. Race – Wynnedale town, Indiana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171). U.S. Census Bureau. April 14, 2023.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  4. http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar3/ch1.html Indiana Code 36-3-1
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  6. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. December 11, 2012.