Trafalgar, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Trafalgar is a town in Nineveh
and Hensley
townships, Johnson County
, Indiana
, United States
. The population was 1,101 at the 2010 census.
This town is twenty miles south of Indianapolis
.
It is the home of the transmitter for WTTV-TV
, WTTS-FM
, and WFCI-FM
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 798 people, 263 households, and 208 families residing in the town. The population density
was 619.2 people per square mile (238.8/km²). There were 286 housing units at an average density of 221.9 per square mile (85.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.63% Native American, 0.50% Asian, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.
There were 263 households out of which 52.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples
living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 18.3% 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 2.99 and the average family size was 3.39.
In the town the population was spread out with 35.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,357, and the median income for a family was $54,531. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $17,079. About 3.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
Nineveh Township, Johnson County, Indiana
Nineveh Township is one of nine townships in Johnson County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,975.-External links:* *...
and Hensley
Hensley Township, Johnson County, Indiana
Hensley Township is one of nine townships in Johnson County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,002.-External links:* *...
townships, Johnson County
Johnson County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 115,209 people, 42,434 households, and 31,613 families residing in the county. The population density was 360 people per square mile . There were 45,095 housing units at an average density of 141 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
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. The population was 1,101 at the 2010 census.
This town is twenty miles south of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
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...
.
It is the home of the transmitter for WTTV-TV
WTTV
WTTV is a CW-affiliated television station licensed to Bloomington, Indiana, serving the Indianapolis television market. WTTV is owned by the Tribune Company, and is one-half of a duopoly with WXIN , the market's Fox affiliate. The two stations share a studio at 6910 Network Place on the northwest...
, WTTS-FM
WTTS
WTTS is an FM radio station serving Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana, in the United States, broadcasting at 92.3 FM. The station's format is classified as Adult Album Alternative or "Triple A." WTTS uses the slogan "World Class Rock" to describe its music mix...
, and WFCI-FM
WFCI
WFCI , is a college station in Franklin, Indiana. It primarily features college radio content, but includes programming from WFYI.-External links:*...
.
Geography
Trafalgar is located at 39°24′51"N 86°9′12"W (39.414126, -86.153291).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 798 people, 263 households, and 208 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 619.2 people per square mile (238.8/km²). There were 286 housing units at an average density of 221.9 per square mile (85.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.63% Native American, 0.50% Asian, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.
There were 263 households out of which 52.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% 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, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 18.3% 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 2.99 and the average family size was 3.39.
In the town the population was spread out with 35.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,357, and the median income for a family was $54,531. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $22,083 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 $17,079. About 3.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.