Ambia, Indiana
Ambia: Town in Benton County, Indiana, United States
About
Ambia is a town located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 239 and a population density of 1,593 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 224 inhabitants.
The town was created 150 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Ambia
| Population : | 224 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Benton County |
| Different from : | Ambia |
| Postal code : | 47917 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 765 |
| Area : | 0.15 km2 |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1875 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 04:47:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,493 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ambia is located at 40°29'24"N 87°31'1"W (40.4900400, -87.5169600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ambia decreased by 6.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 239 | - | census |
| 2011 | 227 | -5.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 227 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 225 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 224 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 221 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 223 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 222 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 225 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 227 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 224 | -1.34% | estimation process |
People born in Ambia (1)
World War II veteran Mary J. Ford was born in Ambia
Schools in Ambia
College & universities near Ambia, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144564 | Danville Area Community College | Danville (IL) | 61832-5118 |
| 146533 | Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
| 144573 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Danville | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
| 243780 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette (IN) | 47907-2040 |
| 151607 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette | Lafayette (IN) | 47901 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ambia, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Ambia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ambia Post Office | Ambia (IN) | 47917 |
| Boswell Post Office | Boswell (IN) | 47921 |
| Hoopeston Post Office | Hoopeston (IL) | 60942 |
| Stockland Post Office | Stockland (IL) | 60967 |
| Wellington Post Office | Wellington (IL) | 60973 |
Other cities in Benton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fowler | 2,305 | County seat in Indiana |
| Otterbein | 1,258 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| Oxford | 1,145 | Town in Oak Grove Township, Benton County, Indiana |
| Boswell | 767 | Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State |
| Earl Park | 342 | Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America |
