Birdseye, Indiana

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Birdseye, Indiana
Birdseye, Indiana sign.jpg
Birdseye, Indiana
Dubois County Indiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Birdseye Highlighted.svg
Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 38°18′54″N86°41′46″W / 38.31500°N 86.69611°W / 38.31500; -86.69611
Country United States
State Indiana
County Dubois
Township Jefferson
Area
[1]
  Total0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2)
  Land0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total417
  Density655.66/sq mi (253.14/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP code
47513
Area code 812
FIPS code 18-05374 [3]
GNIS feature ID2396591 [2]

Birdseye is a town in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [2] At the 2020 census, the town population was 417.

Contents

Birdseye is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Birdseye was platted in 1880. [4] Popular tradition says the town was first known as Bird, after Rev. "Bird" Johnson, who was helping to select a location for the first post office when he said "this spot suits Bird's eye". [5] The Birdseye post office has been in operation since 1856. [6]

Photo from Small Town Indiana photo survey. Birdseye Indiana.jpg
Photo from Small Town Indiana photo survey.
Town water tower Birdseye, Indiana.JPG
Town water tower

Geography

According to the 2010 US census, Birdseye has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2), all land. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890 419
1900 47613.6%
1910 439−7.8%
1920 52720.0%
1930 366−30.6%
1940 3701.1%
1950 354−4.3%
1960 3663.4%
1970 40410.4%
1980 53331.9%
1990 472−11.4%
2000 465−1.5%
2010 416−10.5%
2020 4170.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 census

At the 2010 census, [9] there were 416 people, 173 households and 110 families living in the town. The population density was 650.0 per square mile (251.0/km2). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 310.9 per square mile (120.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.5% African American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 173 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age was 38 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, [3] there were 465 people, 204 households and 125 families living in the town. The population density was 724.8 inhabitants per square mile (279.8/km2). There were 213 housing units at an average density of 332.0 per square mile (128.2/km2). The racial makeup was 97.63% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 204 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.98.

26.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median household income was $30,156 and the median family income was $45,125. Males had a median income of $29,250 and females $21,953. The per capita income was $13,690. About 8.8% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is in the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation. [10] It operates Forest Park High School.

Prior to 1971, the community had its own high school. The mascot was the yellowjackets, and the school colors were black and gold. In 1971 the school merged into Forest Park High. [11]

The town has a public library, a branch of the Jasper-Dubois County Public Library. [12]

Notable people

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Birdseye, Indiana
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. Goodspeed Brothers. History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana. p. 561. ISBN   978-5-87521-222-2.
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  6. "Dubois County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
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