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Westville, Indiana
Town
Downtown Westville
Downtown Westville
Motto: 
Community of Progress
Location of Westville in the state of Indiana
Location of Westville in the state of Indiana
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaPorte
TownshipNew Durham
Area
[1]
 • Total3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2)
 • Land3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
794 ft (242 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total5,853
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
6,069
 • Density1,894.2/sq mi (731.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
46391
Area code219
FIPS code18-83420[4]
GNIS feature ID0445865[5]
Websitehttp://www.westville.us

Westville is a town in New Durham Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,853 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Westville is located in a part of Indiana referred to by locals as The Region.

History

Westville was platted in 1851, and incorporated as a town in 1864.[6] It was a station and shipping point at the junction of two railroads.[7]

Geography

Westville is located at 41°32′45″N 86°54′15″W / 41.54583°N 86.90417°W / 41.54583; -86.90417 (41.545912, -86.904033).[8]

According to the 2010 census, Westville has a total area of 3.09 square miles (8.00 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870640—
1880627−2.0%
1890522−16.7%
1900468−10.3%
19105037.5%
1920408−18.9%
193049621.6%
19405235.4%
195062419.3%
196078926.4%
19702,614231.3%
19802,88710.4%
19902,255−21.9%
20002,116−6.2%
20105,853176.6%
2014 (est.)5,959[9]1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,853 people, 1,093 households, and 705 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,894.2 inhabitants per square mile (731.4/km2). There were 1,186 housing units at an average density of 383.8 per square mile (148.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 72.1% White, 25.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 1,093 households of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the town was 33.1 years. 12% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 47.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 5.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 76.9% male and 23.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,116 people, 897 households, and 556 families residing in the town. The population density was 677.0 people per square mile (261.0/km²). There were 984 housing units at an average density of 314.8 per square mile (121.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.27% White, 1.23% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.71% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 898 households out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,761, and the median income for a family was $44,524. Males had a median income of $33,906 versus $21,525 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,306. About 3.3% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ a b "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  4. ^ a b "American FactFinder". 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. ^ History of La Porte County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities, Villages, and Townships. C. C. Chapman & Co. 1880. p. 781.
  7. ^ Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 88.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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