Albion, Indiana

Albion, Indiana
Town
Downtown Albion
Location of Albion in Noble County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 41°23′48″N85°25′07″W / 41.39667°N 85.41861°W / 41.39667; -85.41861 [1]
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Noble
Townships	Albion, Jefferson
Area [2]
• Total	1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2)
• Land	1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	942 ft (287 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,222
• Density	1,164.57/sq mi (449.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (EST)
ZIP code	46701
Area code	260
FIPS code	18-00820
GNIS ID	2397423 [1]
Website	www.albion-in.org

Albion is a town in Albion and Jefferson townships, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. ^[1] The population was 2,349 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Noble County. ^[3]

History

Albion was laid out in 1846. ^[4] The town was named after Albion, New York. ^[5] A post office has been in operation at Albion since 1847. ^[6]

The Albion Courthouse Square Historic District, Noble County Courthouse, and Noble County Sheriff's House and Jail are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ^[7]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Albion has a total area of 1.91 square miles (4.95 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1870	476		—
1880	926		94.5%
1890	1,229		32.7%
1900	1,324		7.7%
1910	1,213		−8.4%
1920	1,142		−5.9%
1930	1,108		−3.0%
1940	1,234		11.4%
1950	1,341		8.7%
1960	1,325		−1.2%
1970	1,498		13.1%
1980	1,637		9.3%
1990	1,823		11.4%
2000	2,284		25.3%
2010	2,349		2.8%
2020	2,222		−5.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

Noble County courthouse.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, ^[10] there were 2,349 people, 831 households, and 530 families living in the town. The population density was 1,229.8 inhabitants per square mile (474.8/km²). There were 951 housing units at an average density of 497.9 per square mile (192.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 831 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.4% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the town was 35.3 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.1% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, ^[11] there were 2,284 people, 846 households, and 555 families living in the town. The population density was 1,636.5 inhabitants per square mile (631.9/km²). There were 912 housing units at an average density of 653.5 per square mile (252.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.37% White, 0.92% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.88% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 846 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,282, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $31,473 versus $23,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,405. About 4.6% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Children living in Albion go to either Central Noble High School, Central Noble Middle School, or Albion Elementary School.

Albion has a public library, a branch of the Noble County Public Library. ^[12]

Albion is located near Chain O'Lakes State Park.

Notable people

• Earl Butz (1909-2008), former United States Secretary of Agriculture
• Kyle Macy, All-American Basketball player
• Donald H. Spangler, Naval officer, USS Spangler (DE-696) named for and after him.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Albion, Indiana
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
4. Counties of LaGrange and Noble, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Company. 1882. p. 169.
5. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  47. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. ...via Albion, New York, home of a county commissioner.
6. "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
7. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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.
12. "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 18, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2018.

External links

• Town of Albion, Indiana website
• Noble County Historical Society - local history
• KPC News - local newspaper
• Albion New Era - local newspaper