Warren Park, Indiana
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Warren Park is a town located in Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,656. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 712. It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov, losing governmental powers thereto. It is legally part of Indianapolis, according to Indiana Code 36-3-1-4 sec. 4(a)(2), which states that the territory of a consolidated city (Indianpolis/Unigov) shall include "all other territory in the county except territory of an excluded city." While it is claimed that these "included towns" retain town status as defined by the state constitution, the current constitution of the state of Indiana does not define town status.
Geography
Warren Park is located at 39°46'51" North, 86°3'8" West (39.780792, -86.052232)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,656 people, 915 households, and 373 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,420.9/km² (3,683.3/mi²). There are 996 housing units at an average density of 854.6/km² (2,215.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.15% White, 4.47% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 1.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 915 households out of which 16.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.5% are married couples living together, 9.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 59.2% are non-families. 56.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 44.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.81 and the average family size is 2.77.
In the town the population is spread out with 17.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 37.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 50 years. For every 100 females there are 67.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 60.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $25,185, and the median income for a family is $46,384. Males have a median income of $41,607 versus $25,658 for females. The per capita income for the town is $24,836. 6.2% of the population and 4.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.7% of those under the age of 18 and 9.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.