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Roann, Indiana

Coordinates:40°54′40″N85°55′28″W/ 40.91111°N 85.92444°W/40.91111; -85.92444
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Roann, Indiana
Town
Location of Roann in Wabash County, Indiana.
Location of Roann in Wabash County, Indiana.
Coordinates:40°54′40″N85°55′28″W/ 40.91111°N 85.92444°W/40.91111; -85.92444
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWabash
TownshipPaw Paw
Area
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• Total0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
• Land0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
• Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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748 ft (228 m)
Population
(2020)
• Total441
• Density1,934.21/sq mi (748.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5(Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)UTC-4(EDT)
ZIP code
46974
Area code765
FIPS code18-64998[3]
GNISfeature ID2396884[2]

Roannis a town inPaw Paw Township,Wabash County,in theU.S. stateofIndiana.[2]The population was 479 at the2010 census.

Roann Community Center

History

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There are two theories on how the town of Roann got its name. One source claims that the community was named forRoanne, France.[4]Another tells a legend about how a father saw his daughter on a boat in a dangerous current and was shouting at her "Row, Ann!"[5]

The Roann post office has been in operation since 1866.[6]

TheThomas J. Lewis House,Roann Covered Bridge,Roann Historic District,andRoann-Paw Paw Township Public Libraryare listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[7][8]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, Roann has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), all land.[9]

Roann from the air, looking west

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880350—
189058266.3%
19006318.4%
1910447−29.2%
1920414−7.4%
1930395−4.6%
19404298.6%
195049214.7%
1960478−2.8%
19705096.5%
19805487.7%
1990447−18.4%
2000400−10.5%
201047919.8%
2020441−7.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

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As of thecensus[11]of 2010, there were 479 people, 186 households, and 130 families living in the town. Thepopulation densitywas 2,082.6 inhabitants per square mile (804.1/km2). There were 208 housing units at an average density of 904.3 per square mile (349.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.5%White,0.6%Native American,0.4%Asian,and 0.4% from two or more races.

There were 186 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the town was 35.6 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census

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As of thecensus[3]of 2000, there were 400 people, 153 households, and 117 families living in the town. The population density was 2,226.4 inhabitants per square mile (859.6/km2). There were 164 housing units at an average density of 912.8 per square mile (352.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.00%White,0.25% fromother races,and 1.75% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 0.25% of the population.

Stockdale Mill on thenorthern Eel Riverat Roann in June 1998

There were 154 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% weremarried couplesliving together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% 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 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,000, and the median income for a family was $42,955. Males had a median income of $29,833 versus $22,411 for females. Theper capita incomefor the town was $20,880. About 4.8% of families and 9.5% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The town has a lending library, theRoann-Paw Paw Township Public Library.[12]

Arts and culture

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Each September, Roann holds the Covered Bridge Festival.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 16,2022.
  2. ^abcU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roann, Indiana
  3. ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
  4. ^"Profile for Roann, IN".ePodunk.RetrievedJuly 12,2016.
  5. ^Hook, J. N. (July 12, 2016).All Those Wonderful Names.Open Road Media. p. 271.ISBN978-1-4976-1186-3.
  6. ^"Wabash County".Jim Forte Postal History.RetrievedJuly 12,2016.
  7. ^"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service.July 9, 2010.
  8. ^"National Register of Historic Places Listings".Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 3/18/13 through 3/22/13.National Park Service. March 29, 2013.
  9. ^"G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon February 13, 2020.RetrievedJuly 25,2015.
  10. ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
  11. ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedDecember 11,2012.
  12. ^"Indiana public library directory"(PDF).Indiana State Library.RetrievedMarch 15,2018.
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