Bainbridge, Indiana

Bainbridge, Indiana
Town
Ice cream stand in Bainbridge
Location of Bainbridge in Putnam County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°45′41″N86°48′41″W / 39.76139°N 86.81139°W / 39.76139; -86.81139
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]	925 ft (282 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	684
• Density	1,705.74/sq mi (659.31/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP code	46105
Area code	765
FIPS code	18-03142
GNIS ID	2396584 [2]
Website	www.townofbainbridge.com

Bainbridge is a town in Monroe Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. ^[2] The population was 746 at the 2010 census.

History

Bainbridge was laid out in 1831. ^[3] This town was named after the prominent war hero of the time, William Bainbridge. ^[4] A post office has been in operation at Bainbridge since 1835. ^[5] The town was incorporated in 1847. ^[6] The nearby National Natural Landmark of Big Walnut Creek was designated in 1985. ^[7]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Bainbridge has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.04 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	420		—
1890	473		12.6%
1900	431		−8.9%
1910	449		4.2%
1920	475		5.8%
1930	406		−14.5%
1940	414		2.0%
1950	455		9.9%
1960	603		32.5%
1970	703		16.6%
1980	644		−8.4%
1990	682		5.9%
2000	743		8.9%
2010	746		0.4%
2020	684		−8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, ^[10] there were 746 people, 289 households, and 198 families living 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, ^[11] there were 743 people, 284 households, and 218 families living in the town. The population density was 1,964.9 inhabitants per square mile (758.7/km²). There were 305 housing units at an average density of 806.6 per square mile (311.4/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. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bainbridge, Indiana
3. Weik, Jesse William (1910). Weik's History of Putnam County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p.  164.
4. Werner, Nick (April 3, 2012). Best Hikes Near Indianapolis. FalconGuides. p. 213. ISBN   978-0-7627-7355-8.
5. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
6. Weik, Jesse William (1910). Weik's History of Putnam County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p.  165.
7. "Places We Protect: Big Walnut, Indiana". Nature Conservancy . Retrieved May 22, 2023.
8. "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 11, 2012.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links

• Town of Bainbridge, Indiana website