Kennard, Indiana

Town of Kennard, Indiana
Town

Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 39°54′14″N 85°31′8″W / 39.90389°N 85.51889°W / 39.90389; -85.51889Coordinates: 39°54′14″N 85°31′8″W / 39.90389°N 85.51889°W / 39.90389; -85.51889
Country United States
State Indiana
County Henry
Township Greensboro
Area[1]
 • Total 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
 • Land 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,040 ft (317 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 471
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 466
 • Density 1,121.4/sq mi (433.0/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT[4] (UTC-4)
ZIP code 47351
Area code(s) 765
FIPS code 18-39438[5]
GNIS feature ID 0437241[6]
Website http://www.kennardin.com/

Kennard is a town in Greensboro Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 471 at the 2010 census.

History

Kennard was platted in 1882, and named for Jenkins Kennard, a pioneer settler.[7] Kennard has contained a post office since 1882.[8]

Geography

Kennard is located at 39°54′14″N 85°31′8″W / 39.90389°N 85.51889°W / 39.90389; -85.51889 (39.903876, -85.518935).[9]

According to the 2010 census, Kennard has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1900417—
19104497.7%
192054120.5%
1930440−18.7%
194052218.6%
1950485−7.1%
1960466−3.9%
197051811.2%
1980441−14.9%
1990382−13.4%
200045519.1%
20104713.5%
Est. 2015464[10]−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 471 people, 160 households, and 121 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,121.4 inhabitants per square mile (433.0/km2). There were 181 housing units at an average density of 431.0 per square mile (166.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.2% White, 0.6% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races.

There were 160 households of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.4% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the town was 34.3 years. 30.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 455 people, 163 households, and 120 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,568.5 people per square mile (605.8/km²). There were 168 housing units at an average density of 579.1 per square mile (223.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.56% White, 0.22% African American, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

Kennard from the air, looking southwest.

There were 163 households out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the town the population was spread out with 33.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,364, and the median income for a family was $40,227. Males had a median income of $37,361 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,139. About 5.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  4. ↑ Kennard, Indiana Current Local Time. timetemperature.com
  5. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ↑ Hazzard, George (1906). Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. p. 933.
  8. ↑ "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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