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As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,113 people, 874 households, and 538 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1399.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 999 housing units at an average density of {{convert|661.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.4% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,113 people, 874 households, and 538 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1399.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 999 housing units at an average density of {{convert|661.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.4% of the population.


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Versailles, Indiana
Town
Ripley County Courthouse in Versailles is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Ripley County Courthouse in Versailles is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Location of Versailles in the state of Indiana
Location of Versailles in the state of Indiana
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRipley
TownshipJohnson
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
 • Land1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
965 ft (294 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total
2,113
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
2,097
 • Density1,399.3/sq mi (540.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47042
Area code812
FIPS code18-78974[4]
GNIS feature ID0445260[5]
WebsiteTown of Versailles

Versailles /vərˈseɪlz/ is a town in Johnson Township, Ripley County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,113 at the 2010 census. The town is the county seat of Ripley County.[6]

History

It was decided in 1818 a county seat should be located at Versailles.[7] The town of Versailles was laid out in 1819.[8] A post office has been in operation at Versailles since 1823.[9]

The Ripley County Courthouse, Fernando G. Taylor House, Tyson United Methodist Church, and Versailles School and Tyson Auditorium are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[10]

Geography

Versailles is located at 39°4′3″N 85°15′18″W / 39.06750°N 85.25500°W / 39.06750; -85.25500 (39.067624, -85.255026).[11] According to the 2010 census, Versailles has a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.91 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850412—
1870495—
1880455−8.1%
1890421−7.5%
190050119.0%
1910486−3.0%
1920413−15.0%
193052326.6%
194058211.3%
195088652.2%
19601,15830.7%
19701,080−6.7%
19801,56044.4%
19901,79114.8%
20001,784−0.4%
20102,11318.4%
2015 (est.)2,100[12]−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,113 people, 874 households, and 538 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,399.3 inhabitants per square mile (540.3/km2). There were 999 housing units at an average density of 661.6 per square mile (255.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 874 households of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.95.

Fernando G. Taylor House in Versailles

The median age in the town was 37.9 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,784 people, 746 households, and 492 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,168.9 people per square mile (450.2/km²). There were 803 housing units at an average density of 526.1 per square mile (202.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.82% White, 0.06% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 746 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,144, and the median income for a family was $41,442. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $22,237 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,352. About 8.3% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Most students in Versailles attend South Ripley Elementary School for grades K through 6 and South Ripley Junior/Senior High School for grades 7 through 12.

Notable people

  • Harry Wheeler, 19th Century baseball outfielder, was born in Versailles.

References

  1. ^ a b "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-25. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Wanda Lou Willis (9 October 2013). More Haunted Hoosier Trails: Folklore from Indiana's Spookiest Places. Emmis Books. p. 186. ISBN 978-1-57860-182-0.
  8. ^ Charles W. Cady (1846). The Indiana annual register and pocket manual for the year 1845: containing the names and residences of all judges and clerks of courts, prosecuting attorneys, recorders, auditors, ... Printed by E. Chamberlain. p. 138.
  9. ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  10. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  13. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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