North Crows Nest, Indiana
Encyclopedia
North Crows Nest is an affluent town in Washington Township
, Marion County
, Indiana
. The town is approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis
. The town is adjacent to the neighboring community of Crows Nest
. The population was 42 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis
as part of Unigov
. It is part of Indianapolis, but retains town governmental powers under IC 36-3-1-11.
North Crows Nest remains an exclusive wooded residential enclave for the wealthy.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 42 people, 18 households, and 16 families residing in the town. The population density
was 654.0 people per square mile (270.3/km²). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 280.3 per square mile (115.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.
There were 18 households out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples
living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.50.
In the town the population was spread out with 9.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 42.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $132,364, and the median income for a family was $132,364. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $12,083 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $48,029. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.
Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of the nine townships of Marion County, Indiana, located in the northern part of the county. The township is entirely within the city of Indianapolis. The 2005 population estimate was 132,927...
, Marion County
Marion County, Indiana
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 903,393, making it the largest county in the state and 55th most populated county in the country, greater than the population of six states. The county seat is Indianapolis, the state capital and...
, 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...
. The town is approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. The town is adjacent to the neighboring community of Crows Nest
Crows Nest, Indiana
Crows Nest is an affluent town in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, approximately northwest of downtown Indianapolis. The town is adjacent to the neighboring community of North Crows Nest and it is just south off Kessler Boulevard on the private drive Sunset Lane. The town maintains...
. The population was 42 at the 2000 census. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
as part of Unigov
Unigov
Unigov is the name adopted by the city of Indianapolis to describe its consolidated city–county government. By an act of the Indiana state legislature, Indianapolis consolidated with the government of Marion County in 1970. Within Unigov are eleven "included towns", which maintain some of their own...
. It is part of Indianapolis, but retains town governmental powers under IC 36-3-1-11.
North Crows Nest remains an exclusive wooded residential enclave for the wealthy.
Geography
North Crows Nest is located at 39°52′2"N 86°9′50"W (39.867307, -86.163751).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 42 people, 18 households, and 16 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 654.0 people per square mile (270.3/km²). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 280.3 per square mile (115.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.
There were 18 households out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% 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, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.50.
In the town the population was spread out with 9.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 42.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $132,364, and the median income for a family was $132,364. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $12,083 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 $48,029. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.