Albion, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Albion is a town in Albion
and Jefferson
townships, Noble County
, Indiana
, United States
. The population was 2,349 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat
of Noble County
.
, Central Noble Middle School, or Albion Elementary School
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 2,284 people, 846 households, and 555 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,636.5 people per square mile (629.9/km²). There were 912 housing units at an average density of 653.5 per square mile (251.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.37% White, 0.92% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.88% from other races
, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.
There were 846 households out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples
living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,282, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $31,473 versus $23,531 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $16,405. About 4.6% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
Albion Township, Noble County, Indiana
Albion Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,382.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Albion Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Major highways:* Indiana State Road 8* ...
and Jefferson
Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana
Jefferson Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,511.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jefferson Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bakertown at...
townships, Noble County
Noble County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 18,233 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,349 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Noble County
Noble County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 18,233 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile...
.
School
Children living in Albion go to either Central Noble High SchoolCentral Noble High School
Central Noble High School is a high school in the town of Albion, Indiana, United States. It is the high school for the Central Noble Community Schools...
, Central Noble Middle School, or Albion Elementary School
Albion Elementary School
Albion Elementary School is an elementary school in the town of Albion, Indiana, United States. It is one of two elementary schools in Central Noble Community Schools...
.
Geography
Albion is located at 41°23′42"N 85°25′19"W (41.395132, -85.422026).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 2,284 people, 846 households, and 555 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,636.5 people per square mile (629.9/km²). There were 912 housing units at an average density of 653.5 per square mile (251.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.37% White, 0.92% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.88% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.
There were 846 households out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,282, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $31,473 versus $23,531 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $16,405. About 4.6% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- Earl ButzEarl ButzEarl Lauer "Rusty" Butz was a United States government official who served as Secretary of Agriculture under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.- Background :...
(died February 2, 2008), former United States Secretary of AgricultureUnited States Secretary of AgricultureThe United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. The current secretary is Tom Vilsack, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on 20 January 2009. The position carries similar responsibilities to those of agriculture ministers in other... - Donald H. SpanglerDonald H. SpanglerDonald Hays Spangler was an officer in the United States Navy. Born in Albion, Indiana, he was appointed midshipman at the United States Naval Academy on 8 July 1938 and commissioned ensign on 19 December 1941. Ensign Spangler reported for duty on the USS Atlanta at Boston, Massachusetts, on 3...
, Naval officer, USS Spangler (DE-696)USS Spangler (DE-696)USS Spangler was a of the United States Navy, named in honor of Lieutenant Donald H. Spangler .Spangler was laid down on 28 April 1943 at the Defoe Shipbuilding Company, Bay City, Michigan. She was launched on 15 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Myrtle Spangler; and commissioned on 31 October 1943,...
named for him.
External links
- Town of Albion, Indiana website
- Schools
- http://www.centralnoble.k12.in.us - Central Noble Schools
- Local Commerce
- Ligtel - Internet Service Provider
- KPC News - Local Newspaper
- Albion New Era - Local Newspaper
- Doc's Do It Best Hardware - Local Hardware Store
- Community State Bank - Local Bank
- Campbell and Fetter - Local Bank
- Christopher Construction & Mechanical, INC. - Local residential general contractor