North Webster, Indiana
Encyclopedia
North Webster is a town in Tippecanoe Township
, Kosciusko County
, Indiana
, United States
. The population was 1,146 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,067 people, 446 households, and 297 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,488.0 people per square mile (572.2/km²). There were 612 housing units at an average density of 853.5 per square mile (328.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.84% White, 0.28% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.94% from other races
, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.
There were 446 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples
living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,038, and the median income for a family was $46,094. Males had a median income of $36,406 versus $22,344 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $18,824. About 3.8% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
and fishing
. Inside the town of North Webster is Lake Webster.
s and bait shops. CVS
, Family Dollar
, Dollar General and Ace Hardware
have stores here. There is a castle in the middle of town, previously home to International Palace of Sports http://www.lostindiana.net/Lost_Indiana/Lost_Indiana__International_Palace_of_Sports.html, and currently home to Pilcher's shoe store, one of the largest in Indiana.
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Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Tippecanoe Township is one of seventeen townships in Kosciusko County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,493.-External links:* *...
, Kosciusko County
Kosciusko County, Indiana
Kosciusko County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded the population at 77,358. The county seat is Warsaw.The county was formed in 1836. It was named after the Polish general Tadeusz Kościuszko, who served in the American Revolutionary War, and then returned to...
, 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 1,146 at the 2010 census.
Geography
North Webster is located at 41°19′31"N 85°41′50"W (41.325351, -85.697165).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 0.7 square miles (1.8 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 1,067 people, 446 households, and 297 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 1,488.0 people per square mile (572.2/km²). There were 612 housing units at an average density of 853.5 per square mile (328.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.84% White, 0.28% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.94% 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 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.
There were 446 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% 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, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,038, and the median income for a family was $46,094. Males had a median income of $36,406 versus $22,344 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 $18,824. About 3.8% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
The Lakes
North Webster is situated in Indiana's lakes region. During the summertime the area is popular for boatingBoating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
and fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
. Inside the town of North Webster is Lake Webster.
Surrounding Lakes
- Dewart Lake
- Barbee LakeBarbee LakeBarbee Lake is a fresh water lake located in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States.The Barbee chain of lakes was formed by retreating glaciers during the Pleistocene era as were most of northeast Indiana's lakes.-Location:...
- James Lake
- Shoe LakeShoe Lake (Indiana)Shoe Lake is a fresh water lake located in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It is the inflow point for water entering Banning Lake ....
- Syracuse LakeSyracuse LakeSyracuse Lake is a natural lake bordering Syracuse in Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA.- Location :Lake Syracuse is bordered on the west by N. Front Street, Pickwick Road and the B&O Railroad on the south. On the east its bordered by E. Shore Drive and on the north by E. Northshore Drive...
- Tippecanoe Lake
- Lake WawaseeLake WawaseeLake Wawasee, formerly Turkey Lake, is a natural lake southeast of Syracuse in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It is the largest natural lake in Indiana. It is located just east of Indiana State Road 13.-History:...
- Webster Lake
Mermaid Festival
Hosted by the North Webster Lions Club. The clubs largest fund raiser of the year.Takes place in June. The festival operated the last full week of the month. The primary attractions of the festival are the Cutie King & Queen Pageant, the Cutie parade, and the Mermaid Parade itself. Aside from the carnival coming to town, a Festival parade takes place Saturday at 4 pm to celebrate the end of the festival. Later at night fireworks are set off to officially announce the end of the festival. In 2007 a Laser light show was substituted for the fireworks and in 2008 there was a video slide show.Businesses
There are a few antique shopAntique shop
An antique shop is a retail store specializing in the selling of antiques. Antiques shops can be located either locally and with the advent of the Internet found online...
s and bait shops. CVS
CVS Corporation
CVS Pharmacy, or simply CVS, is the second largest pharmacy chain in the United States , with over 7,000 stores in 41 states and Puerto Rico...
, Family Dollar
Family Dollar
Family Dollar is a regional chain of variety stores in the United States. It opened in 1959 and operates approximately 6,617 stores in 44 states and the District of Columbia. It is headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina....
, Dollar General and Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware Corporation is a hardware cooperative based in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States. ACE Hardware Corporation, with 4,444 stores, does over $3 billion in retail hardware sales annually down from its peak of $12.5 billion in 2007.-History:...
have stores here. There is a castle in the middle of town, previously home to International Palace of Sports http://www.lostindiana.net/Lost_Indiana/Lost_Indiana__International_Palace_of_Sports.html, and currently home to Pilcher's shoe store, one of the largest in Indiana.
Attractions
North Webster is home to the DIXIE, Indiana’s oldest stern wheel paddle boat. The Dixie has cruised Webster Lake since 1929, providing tours of the lake to generations of residents and visitors. A number of private owners cared for and operated the boat from 1929 until 2007 when title was transferred to a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation called Dixie Stern wheeler Inc. (DSI). DSI continues to operate the boat for regular summer cruises from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and to allow chartered events such as weddings, retirement home outings, and company and community gatherings. Regular cruises last about 75 minutes and are each evening Monday through Saturday and during the afternoon and evening on Sunday. Many of the regular cruises feature period music and a narration with some history of the area, the lake and the Dixie.Other
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