Clermont is a town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,384 at the 2020 census.[3] It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is legally part of Indianapolis, while retaining a town government under IC 36-3-2-5. The city is known for hosting Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, consisting of one of the nation's premier short-track ovals and also the premier American drag racing event, the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Clermont, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 Location in Marion County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′59″N 86°19′14″W / 39.81639°N 86.32056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Pike, Wayne |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,384 |
| • Density | 2,071.86/sq mi (800.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46234 |
| Area code | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-13492[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396654[2] |
| Website | clermont |
History
editThe first post office at Clermont was established in 1831.[5] Clermont was laid out in 1849,[6] and was initially named "Mechanicsburg".
Geography
editClermont is located in western Marion County. It is bordered to the west by the town of Brownsburg in Hendricks County. U.S. Route 136 (Crawfordsville Road) passes through the northern part of town, leading northwest 4 miles (6 km) to the center of Brownsburg and 34 miles (55 km) to Crawfordsville. Downtown Indianapolis is 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast of Clermont.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Clermont has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 215 | — | |
| 1910 | 205 | — | |
| 1920 | 240 | 17.1% | |
| 1930 | 448 | 86.7% | |
| 1940 | 465 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 824 | 77.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,058 | 28.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,423 | 34.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,671 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,678 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,477 | −12.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,356 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,384 | 2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,477 people, 598 households, and 420 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,167.7 inhabitants per square mile (837.0/km2). There were 626 housing units at an average density of 918.7 per square mile (354.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.41% White, 1.62% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.22% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.
There were 598 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,875, and the median income for a family was $64,464. Males had a median income of $40,500 versus $27,974 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,149. About 4.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
edit- Tim Cindric[8][9] – president of Team Penske Racing[10][11]
- Eric Holcomb[12][13][14] – 51st governor of Indiana
- Jim Hurtubise[15][16][17] – racecar driver, 1960 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, drove in 10 Indianapolis 500s[18]
- Mike Mosley[19][20][21][22] – racecar driver, drove in 15 Indianapolis 500s[23][24]
- Dick Simon[25][26][27] – racecar driver and Dick Simon Racing team owner, drove in 17 Indianapolis 500s
References
edit- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clermont, Indiana
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Clermont town, Indiana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 18, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 97. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This town was laid out by Perry Hosbrook...on April 6, 1849.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis Star". The Indianapolis Star. May 15, 2018. pp. A1. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis Star". The Indianapolis Star. May 15, 2018. pp. A4. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Penske Racing Media Site - Team Penske Media Guide". media.teampenske.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Cindric guides the Penske racing ship under one roof". modbee. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ Reporter, MAUREEN HAYDEN CNHI State. "Holcomb prepares for new battle". News and Tribune. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ IMS. "Indiana Gov. Holcomb Helps To Put 101st Indy 500 Anticipation into High Gear". www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From Princeton Daily Clarion". Princeton Daily Clarion. September 5, 2017. pp. A3. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis News". The Indianapolis News. May 21, 1980. p. 55. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis Star". The Indianapolis Star. December 24, 1978. p. 12. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From Linton Daily Citizen". Linton Daily Citizen. June 28, 1973. p. 6. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis News". The Indianapolis News. January 11, 1989. p. 25. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis News". The Indianapolis News. May 25, 1974. p. 23. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis Star". The Indianapolis Star. March 18, 1974. p. 22. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From Journal and Courier". Journal and Courier. May 23, 1973. p. 79. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis Star". The Indianapolis Star. May 26, 1974. p. 13. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis News". The Indianapolis News. March 4, 1984. p. 21. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From Arizona Daily Star". Arizona Daily Star. May 28, 1972. p. 17. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Clipped From The Indianapolis Star". The Indianapolis Star. May 14, 1987. p. 14. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Dick Simon to Drive Final Race at Brickyard Invitational". Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ Yachts, Dick Simon. "The Life and Times of Dick Simon (Vintage Motorsport)". Dick Simon Yachts | Boats for Sale in Dana Point and Long Beach. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
External links
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- Clermont from the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis