Saint Joe, Indiana
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Saint Joe is a town in Concord Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 460 at the 2010 census.
History
Saint Joe was laid out in 1875, and incorporated as a town in 1899.[1] The town derives its name from the St. Joseph River.[2]
Geography
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1880 | 180 | — | |
| 1900 | 483 | — | |
| 1910 | 391 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 386 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 407 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 437 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 479 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 499 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 564 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 546 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 452 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 478 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 460 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 418 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2010 census
As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 460 people, 157 households, and 115 families living in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 179 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 95.9% White, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 157 households, of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.39.
The median age in the town was 33.1 years. 32.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 478 people, 165 households, and 132 families living in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 184 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 97.49% White, 0.21% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.46% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.77% of the population.
There were 165 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,417, and the median income for a family was $36,833. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $22,109 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,570. About 4.6% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
Emergency services
- Fire & Rescue: Concord Township Volunteer Fire Department
- Police: Dekalb County Sheriff's Department & Indiana State Police
- EMS: Parkview Dekalb EMS
Dispatch non-emergency number for Dekalb County Communications: 260-333-7911 Emergency: 911
Education
The town of Saint Joe lies in the school district of Dekalb County Eastern Community School District. Local schools residents attend are:
- Riverdale Elementary School (K–6) in St. Joe
- Butler Elementary (K–6)
- Eastside Junior-Senior High School (7–12)
Parks and recreation
There are several recreational centers in Saint Joe, including:
- Wild Cherry Park
- Saint Mark's Lutheran Church's Park
- Saint Joseph River Greenway
- Riverdale Elementary School's Playground
- Saint Joe Church of Christ's Playground
- Saint Joe Valley Conservation Club
- Public access to the Saint Joseph River
- Four baseball diamonds:
- Three at Riverdale Elementary
- One at NUCOR
- About one mile east of town
Churches
The town of Saint Joe is home to three churches:
- Saint Joe Church of Christ
- Saint Mark's Lutheran Church
- Coburn Corners Church of Christ
- Located 3 miles to the southeast of town
Arts and culture
The town of Saint Joe holds an annual Pickle Festival in honor of the Pickle industry local to the town.
References
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External links
- Town Website
- Sechler's Pickles
- NUCOR
- Coburn Corners
- Saint Joseph River Greenway on Indiana Trails
- Saint Joseph River Greenway (Official)
- Dekalb County Eastern Community School District website
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