New Ross, Indiana

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New Ross, Indiana
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The corner of State and Main and the New Ross Post Office
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New Ross
Location in Montgomery County
Coordinates: 39°57′53″N86°42′51″W / 39.96472°N 86.71417°W / 39.96472; -86.71417
Country United States
State Indiana
County Montgomery
Township Walnut
Area
[1]
  Total0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2)
  Land0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
886 ft (270 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total309
  Density1,033.44/sq mi (399.62/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47968
Area code 765
FIPS code 18-53550 [4]
GNIS feature ID2396809 [2]

New Ross is a town in Walnut Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [2] As of the 2020 census, the town population was 309. [3]

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History

In 1836–37 a post office was established in Walnut Township at the home of postmaster George Dorsey, and called the New Ross Post Office. New Ross, then called Valley City, was platted by John Browning in 1855. [5] In about 1868, the post office was moved to Valley City and the name of the city was changed to New Ross to match the post office name. New Ross was incorporated in May 1870. [6]

In 1874, a Methodist church was built in New Ross. It was named Brown Chapel after Rev. Thomas J. Brown, who first preached there. [6]

In an early map from 1864, the area now known as New Ross was called "Mace". Mace disappeared from later maps. [7] (Note that Mace is an unincorporated area northwest of New Ross on U.S. Route 136.)

Geography

New Ross is located in southeastern Montgomery County. U.S. Route 136 passes through the town, leading northwest 11 miles (18 km) to Crawfordsville, the county seat, and southeast 33 miles (53 km) to Indianapolis.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New Ross has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land. [1] The town is drained by unnamed tributaries of Big Raccoon Creek, which passes just south of the town and runs southwest to the Wabash River near Montezuma.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 317
1890 270−14.8%
1900 2845.2%
1910 2964.2%
1920 35118.6%
1930 350−0.3%
1940 3551.4%
1950 336−5.4%
1960 332−1.2%
1970 318−4.2%
1980 306−3.8%
1990 3318.2%
2000 3340.9%
2010 3473.9%
2020 309−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 census

As of the census [9] of 2010, there were 347 people, 135 households, and 89 families living in the town. The population density was 1,084.4 inhabitants per square mile (418.7/km2). There were 147 housing units at an average density of 459.4 per square mile (177.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.8% White, 0.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 135 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.6% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the town was 35.5 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 334 people, 129 households, and 94 families living in the town. The population density was 1,153.1 inhabitants per square mile (445.2/km2). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 476.5 per square mile (184.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.01% White, 2.40% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.40% of the population.

There were 129 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% 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 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,250, and the median income for a family was $42,222. Males had a median income of $37,841 versus $25,795 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,834. About 3.3% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

South Montgomery Community School Corporation operates public schools serving New Ross. [10] Walnut Elementary School is in the area. Southmont Junior High School and Southmont High School serve secondary students.

Notable people

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References

  1. 1 2 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Ross, Indiana
  3. 1 2 "P1. Race – New Ross town, Indiana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. History of Montgomery County, Indiana : with personal sketches of representative citizens. pg 504
  6. 1 2 History of Montgomery County, Indiana. Indianapolis : A.W. Bowen & Co., 1913 pgs 264, 444
  7. Gronert, Theodore G., Sugar Creek Saga: A History and Development of Montgomery County, Wabash College, 1958. Pg 62
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