Chesterfield, Indiana
Chesterfield, Indiana | |
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Town | |
Town of Chesterfield | |
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![]() Location of Chesterfield in Delaware County and Madison County, Indiana. | |
Coordinates: 40°6′44″N 85°35′47″W / 40.11222°N 85.59639°WCoordinates: 40°6′44″N 85°35′47″W / 40.11222°N 85.59639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
Counties | Madison, Delaware |
Townships | Union, Salem |
Area | |
• Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
• Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 2,547 |
• Estimate (2021)[5] | 2,473[1] |
• Density | 1,859.12/sq mi (719.49/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
ZIP code | 46017 |
Area code(s) | 765 |
FIPS code | 18-12376[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 0432454[4] |
Website | http://chesterfield.in.gov |
Chesterfield is a town in the U.S. state of Indiana which lies in Union Township, Madison County and Salem Township, Delaware County. The population was 2,547 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History[]
Chesterfield was originally called West Union, and under the latter name was laid out in 1830.[6] It was renamed Chesterfield in 1834.[7]
The Chesterfield Spiritualist Camp District and George Makepeace House are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.[8]
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Geography[]
Chesterfield is located at 40°6′44″N 85°35′47″W / 40.11222°N 85.59639°W (40.112193, -85.596324).[9]
According to the 2010 census, Chesterfield has a total area of 1.32 square miles (3.42 km2), all land.[10]
Demographics[]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1870 | 203 | — | |
1880 | 150 | −26.1% | |
1910 | 285 | — | |
1920 | 319 | 11.9% | |
1930 | 460 | 44.2% | |
1940 | 581 | 26.3% | |
1950 | 1,086 | 86.9% | |
1960 | 2,588 | 138.3% | |
1970 | 3,001 | 16.0% | |
1980 | 2,701 | −10.0% | |
1990 | 2,730 | 1.1% | |
2000 | 2,969 | 8.8% | |
2010 | 2,547 | −14.2% | |
2021 (est.) | 2,473 | [1] | −2.9% |
U.S. Decennial Census[11] |
2010 census[]
As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 2,547 people, 1,090 households, and 663 families living in the town. The population density was 1,929.5 inhabitants per square mile (745.0/km2). There were 1,275 housing units at an average density of 965.9 per square mile (372.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 1,090 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% 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 2.89.
The median age in the town was 39.5 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
2000 census[]
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,969 people, 1,269 households, and 808 families living in the town. The population density was 2,586.5 people per square mile (996.8/km2). There were 1,365 housing units at an average density of 1,189.1 per square mile (458.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.42% White, 0.40% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.
There were 1,269 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,143, and the median income for a family was $47,222. Males had a median income of $35,412 versus $22,966 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,738. About 2.9% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Transport[]
Chesterfield is served by a variety of major roads.
Interstate 69 (exit 34)
State Road 32
State Road 67
State Road 232
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Chesterfield, Indiana Population 2021". . Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ Forkner, John La Rue (1914). History of Madison County, Indiana: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People and Its Principal Interests, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 129.
- ^ Forkner, John La Rue; Dyson, Byron H. (1897). Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana. Wilson, Humprheys & Co. p. 973.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-14.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
External links[]
- Towns in Delaware County, Indiana
- Towns in Madison County, Indiana
- Towns in Indiana