Mooreland, Indiana

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Mooreland is a town in Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 393 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Notable natives and former residents
4 Mooreland Free Fair
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Mooreland is located at 39°59′50″N, 85°15′2″W (39.997204, -85.250567)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 393 people, 141 households, and 108 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,083.8/km² (2,800.5/mi²). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 408.2/km² (1,054.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.49% White, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 141 households out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the town the population was spread out with 32.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,556, and the median income for a family was $38,594. Males had a median income of $25,250 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,176. About 9.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Notable natives and former residents

Haven Kimmel, author, novelist and poet

[edit] Mooreland Free Fair

Traditionally held during the first full week of August, the town hosts the Mooreland Free Fair. The event unofficially begins on that Sunday evening with a community worship service held at the fairgrounds at the south end of town (site of the former Mooreland School). The festivities kick off in full force on Monday with a midway full of food, games, amusement rides (courtesy of Poor Jack Amusements in Milton, Indiana), vendors, and entertainment. The fair runs through Saturday. The Mooreland Free Fair is the largest fair of its kind in Henry County and is a popular event during the summer.