Bremen, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Bremen is a town in German Township
, Marshall County
, Indiana
, United States
. The population was 4,588 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 4,486 people, 1,689 households, and 1,177 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,967.8 people per square mile (759.7/km²). There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 785.6 per square mile (303.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.42% White, 0.16% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 6.53% from other races
, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.02% of the population.
There were 1,689 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples
living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,185, and the median income for a family was $47,768. Males had a median income of $32,443 versus $21,902 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $17,073. About 4.2% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
in the form of fiberglass
and custom cabinet manufacturing, RV and van painting, and roller bearing manufacture. Much of its industry supports the large RV manufacturing in the area, especially in nearby Nappanee
and Elkhart
.
Founded in the mid-19th century and incorporated in 1871, Bremen remains a traditional Midwestern small town. Its most famous resident is Otis Bowen
, MD, who was Indiana's 44th Governor (1973-1981) and was Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan
(1985-1989).
Bremen High School football teams claimed Indiana state championships in 1989 (Class A) and 1994 (Class 2A), while appearing in the state finals in 1988 and 1995.
The 2008 Bremen High School softball team claimed runner-up in the Indiana state championship (Class 2A).
On Thanksgiving day 2009, a first grade class in Bremen Elementary School made national news by "boasting 5 sets of twins and one set of triplets".
In 2010, the popular pop band Boys Like Girls
came to perform at the high school prom after BHS senior Alicia Cauffman won a contest sponsored by Seventeen Magazine and others.
In 2010, seniors Austin Coffel and Caleb Martin were state finalists in the discus
, breaking a 35-year old record in the process.
German Township, Marshall County, Indiana
German Township is one of ten townships in Marshall County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,584.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, German Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Political districts:* Indiana's 2nd...
, Marshall County
Marshall County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 45,128 people, 16,519 households, and 12,191 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 18,099 housing units at an average density of 41 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 4,588 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Bremen is located at 41.447109°N 86.149342°W. It is at an elevation of 854 feet.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 2.3 square miles (6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,486 people, 1,689 households, and 1,177 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 1,967.8 people per square mile (759.7/km²). There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 785.6 per square mile (303.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.42% White, 0.16% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 6.53% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.02% of the population.
There were 1,689 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% 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, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,185, and the median income for a family was $47,768. Males had a median income of $32,443 versus $21,902 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 $17,073. About 4.2% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
Commerce
Bremen supports light and heavy industryIndustry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
in the form of fiberglass
Fiberglass
Glass fiber is a material consisting of numerous extremely fine fibers of glass.Glassmakers throughout history have experimented with glass fibers, but mass manufacture of glass fiber was only made possible with the invention of finer machine tooling...
and custom cabinet manufacturing, RV and van painting, and roller bearing manufacture. Much of its industry supports the large RV manufacturing in the area, especially in nearby Nappanee
Nappanee, Indiana
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,710 people, 2,521 households, and 1,792 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,818.9 people per square mile . There were 2,647 housing units at an average density of 717.5 per square mile...
and Elkhart
Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The city is located east of South Bend, northwest of Fort Wayne, east of Chicago, and north of Indianapolis...
.
History and trivia
Otis R. Bowen
Otis Ray Bowen, M.D. is a retired U.S. politician and physician. He served as the 44th Governor of Indiana from 1973 to 1981 and as Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1985 to 1989.-Early life:...
, MD, who was Indiana's 44th Governor (1973-1981) and was Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
(1985-1989).
Bremen High School football teams claimed Indiana state championships in 1989 (Class A) and 1994 (Class 2A), while appearing in the state finals in 1988 and 1995.
The 2008 Bremen High School softball team claimed runner-up in the Indiana state championship (Class 2A).
In 2010, the popular pop band Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
came to perform at the high school prom after BHS senior Alicia Cauffman won a contest sponsored by Seventeen Magazine and others.
In 2010, seniors Austin Coffel and Caleb Martin were state finalists in the discus
Discus throw
The discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus...
, breaking a 35-year old record in the process.