Monroeville, Indiana

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Monroeville is a town located in Allen County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,236.

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Geography

Monroeville is located at 40°58'22" North, 84°52'7" West (40.972799, -84.868598)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,236 people, 463 households, and 325 families residing in the town. The population density was 636.3/km² (1,645.8/mi²). There were 507 housing units at an average density of 261.0/km² (675.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.76% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 463 households out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,795, and the median income for a family was $41,310. Males had a median income of $31,534 versus $24,853 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,242. 10.0% of the population and 6.5% of families were below the poverty line. 10.9% of those under the age of 18 and 15.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Media

  • Monroeville News weekly community newspaper
  • FortWayneObserved.com news and commentary weblog

Notable natives and former residents

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