Darmstadt, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Darmstadt is a small, German-heritage town in Scott Township
, Vanderburgh County
, Indiana
, United States
. It also extends slightly into Armstrong
, Center
and German
townships. The population was 1,313 at the 2000 census. Darmstadt is just north of the core and is part of the Evansville Metropolitan Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.2 km²), of which, 4.7 square miles (12.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.42%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,313 people, 490 households, and 605 families residing in the town. The population density
was 262.1 people per square mile (107.4/km²). There were 503 housing units at an average density of 106.6 per square mile (41.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.16% White, 0.23% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.08% of the population.
There were 490 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples
living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $68,359, and the median income for a family was $72,813. Males had a median income of $50,605 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $31,898. About 0.5% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over.
and New Harmony
.
U.S. 41 runs north-to-south directly east of Darmstadt, providing yet another access point to Evansville, as well as quick access to I-64.
, the grocery store in Darmstadt has closed. Currently, all but three of the lots in the Village Market area are for lease, including the old grocery store and old antique mall. Businesses that continue to flourish are the post office, the barber shop, and Gardo's Pizza. The businesses in Hillsdale are (a) right next to the Vanderburgh 4-H
Fairgrounds and Campgrounds, (b) right on U.S. 41 between Evansville
and I-64, and (c) all "big name" companies that have a competitive advantage.
, a historically significant tree in Darmstadt
Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Scott Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,445.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Scott Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns, communities:* Daylight*...
, Vanderburgh County
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 171,922 people, 70,623 households, and 44,421 families residing in the county. The population density was 733 people per square mile . There were 76,300 housing units at an average density of 325 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...
. It also extends slightly into Armstrong
Armstrong Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Armstrong Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,651.-Geography:...
, Center
Center Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Center Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 32,220.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Center Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Darmstadt *...
and German
German Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
German Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,354.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, German Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Darmstadt * Saint...
townships. The population was 1,313 at the 2000 census. Darmstadt is just north of the core and is part of the Evansville Metropolitan Area
Evansville, IN-KY Metropolitan Statistical Area
The Evansville, IN-KY Metropolitan Statistical Area is the 142nd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States. The primary city is Evansville, Indiana. Other Indiana cities include Boonville, Mount Vernon, Oakland City, and Princeton...
.
Geography
Darmstadt is located at 38°5′28"N 87°34′34"W (38.091041, -87.576207).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 4.7 square miles (12.2 km²), of which, 4.7 square miles (12.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.42%) is water.
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 1,313 people, 490 households, and 605 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 262.1 people per square mile (107.4/km²). There were 503 housing units at an average density of 106.6 per square mile (41.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.16% White, 0.23% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.08% of the population.
There were 490 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% 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, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $68,359, and the median income for a family was $72,813. Males had a median income of $50,605 versus $28,750 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 $31,898. About 0.5% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Darmstadt is served by a number of different transportation methods. The major roads in Darmstadt include Darmstadt Road, Saint Joseph Avenue, and Boonville-New Harmony Road. Darmstadt Road and Saint Joseph Avenue provide direct access to Evansville, and Boonville-New Harmony Road runs directly through the shopping center, providing links to both BoonvilleBoonville, Indiana
Boonville is a city in Boon Township, Warrick County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,834 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Warrick County. Founded in 1818 and named for Jesse Boon, father of Ratliff Boon...
and New Harmony
New Harmony, Indiana
New Harmony is a historic town on the Wabash River in Harmony Township, Posey County, Indiana, United States. It lies north of Mount Vernon, the county seat. The population was 916 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Evansville metropolitan area. Many of the old Harmonist buildings still stand...
.
U.S. 41 runs north-to-south directly east of Darmstadt, providing yet another access point to Evansville, as well as quick access to I-64.
Businesses
Due to the recent development of the shopping center in HillsdaleHillsdale, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Hillsdale is an unincorporated town in Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana....
, the grocery store in Darmstadt has closed. Currently, all but three of the lots in the Village Market area are for lease, including the old grocery store and old antique mall. Businesses that continue to flourish are the post office, the barber shop, and Gardo's Pizza. The businesses in Hillsdale are (a) right next to the Vanderburgh 4-H
4-H
4-H in the United States is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture , with the mission of "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development." The name represents...
Fairgrounds and Campgrounds, (b) right on U.S. 41 between Evansville
Evansville, Indiana
Evansville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the largest city in Southern Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 117,429. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for both Southwestern Indiana and the...
and I-64, and (c) all "big name" companies that have a competitive advantage.
See also
World Peace TreeInternational World War Peace Tree
The International World War Peace Tree is a linden tree on the southwestern edge of Darmstadt, Indiana serving as a reminder of Germany's armistice with the United States.-Description:...
, a historically significant tree in Darmstadt