Fowlerton, Indiana

Fowlerton is a town in Fairmount Township, Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 261 at the 2010 census.

Not to be confused with Fowler, Indiana.

Town of Fowlerton, Indiana
Town
Location of Fowlerton in Grant County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 40°24′35″N 85°34′23″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Grant
Township	Fairmount
Area [1]
• Total	0.20 sq mi (0.51 km^2)
• Land	0.20 sq mi (0.51 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	261
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	253
• Density	1,290.82/sq mi (499.44/km^2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (EST)
ZIP Code	46930
Area code(s)	765
FIPS code	18-25198[4]
GNIS feature ID	0434733[5]

History

Fowlerton was called Leach when it was founded.[6] The Leach post office was established in 1895, and was renamed Fowlerton in 1902.[7] Fowlerton was a booming town with multiple stores, bars, and this small town even had its own locomotive station; at least up until the Great Flood of 1913, which wiped out the entire town and left buildings, homes, and debris deep under water.

Geography

Fowlerton from the air, looking southwest.

Fowlerton is located at 40°24′35″N 85°34′23″W (40.409679, -85.573009).[8]

According to the 2010 census, Fowlerton has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²), all land.[9]

Until it was sold in 1955, the Meguiar's Catsup & Chili Sauce factory was in Fowlerton. The factory facilities are currently in disrepair, but some buildings are still standing.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	293		—
1920	225		−23.2%
1930	204		−9.3%
1940	255		25.0%
1950	292		14.5%
1960	297		1.7%
1970	337		13.5%
1980	300		−11.0%
1990	306		2.0%
2000	298		−2.6%
2010	261		−12.4%
Est. 2019	253	[3]	−3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 261 people, 100 households, and 80 families living in the town. The population density was 1,305.0 inhabitants per square mile (503.9/km²). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 565.0 per square mile (218.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.9% White and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 100 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.0% were non-families. Of all households 19.0% were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the town was 43.9 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 298 people, 113 households, and 82 families living in the town. The population density was 1,584.0 people per square mile (605.6/km²). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 637.9 per square mile (243.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.66% White and 0.34% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. individuals20.4% xwere made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $27,750 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,615. About 12.5% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those 65 or over.

Education

Residents are in the Madison-Grant United School Corporation.[11] Madison-Grant High School is the zoned high school.

Fowlerton residents may obtain a free library card from the Fairmount Public Library in Fairmount.[12]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 137. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This town originally was called Leach...
7. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
9. "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Grant County, IN" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 10, 2015.
12. "Library Cards". Fairmount Public Library. Retrieved 7 March 2018.