Ulen is a town in Center Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The population was 117 at the 2010 census. The town is surrounded by the city of Lebanon.
Ulen, Indiana | |
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 Ulen Country Club | |
 Location of Ulen in Boone County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 40°03′58″N 86°27′55″W / 40.06611°N 86.46528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Center |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 500.00/sq mi (192.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46052 |
| FIPS code | 18-77066[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397703[2] |
| Website | https://www.ulen.town/ |
History edit
The Ulen Country Club was established in 1924 and Ulen was incorporated as a town in 1929.[4] It was named for Henry Ulen, an industrialist.[5] The Ulen Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.[6]
Geography edit
According to the 2010 census, Ulen has a total area of 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2), all land.[7]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 74 | — | |
| 1940 | 99 | 33.8% | |
| 1950 | 83 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 130 | 56.6% | |
| 1970 | 138 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 193 | 39.9% | |
| 1990 | 50 | −74.1% | |
| 2000 | 123 | 146.0% | |
| 2010 | 117 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 114 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
2010 census edit
At the 2010 census there were 117 people, 49 households, and 40 families living in the town. The population density was 1,950.0 inhabitants per square mile (752.9/km2). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 900.0 per square mile (347.5/km2). The racial makup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9%.[9]
Of the 49 households 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 18.4% of households were one person and 10.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the town was 51.8 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.2% were from 25 to 44; 38.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.
2000 census edit
At the 2000 census there were 123 people, 48 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was 1,946.9 inhabitants per square mile (751.7/km2). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 838.9 per square mile (323.9/km2). The racial makup of the town was 100.00% White.[3] Of the 48 households 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 14.6% of households were one person and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.85.
The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 13.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% 65 or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.
The median household income was $57,083 and the median family income was $56,667. Males had a median income of $0 versus $51,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $41,557. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
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National Register of Historic Places plaque in Ulen, Indiana -
Plaque for Ulen Country Club
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ulen, Indiana
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 329. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This community, incorporated in 1929...
- ^ Bodenhamer, David J.; Barrows, Robert G. (November 22, 1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 340. ISBN 0-253-11249-4.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/14/15 through 9/18/15. National Park Service. September 25, 2015.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.