Mount Ayr, Indiana
Mount Ayr: Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
About
Mount Ayr is a city located in the county of Newton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 122 and a population density of 269 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 116 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mount Ayr
| Population : | 116 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Newton County |
| Postal code : | 47964 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 0.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:40:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 256 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Ayr is located at 40°57'7"N 87°17'57"W (40.9519800, -87.2991900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Ayr decreased by 5.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 122 | - | census |
| 2011 | 119 | -2.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 119 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 119 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 117 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 118 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 116 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 116 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 115 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 117 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 116 | -0.86% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,259 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,905 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,231 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,903 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.0% |
| White only, percent : | 89.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 620 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
Mount Ayr zip code is 47964.
County name: Newton, County
fips: 18111
Mount Airy, Mount Ayer, Mount Ayr, Mountayr
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $1,598,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $4,000+ |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,246 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,270 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,107 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 42,631 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,719 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 194,666 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,749 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $163,614 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $119,701 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,051 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,383 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,384 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,672 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 198 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,758 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,919.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.76 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,402 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $588 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $952 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 34,636 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 298,893 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 379,669 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 656,298 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,496,106 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,131 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,415 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,385 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,886 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,864 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,287 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,317 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,173 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 420 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,037 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,613.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 22.43 |
Schools in Mount Ayr
College & universities near Mount Ayr, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Ayr, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mount Ayr
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Ayr Post Office | Mount Ayr (IN) | 47964 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mount Ayr , Iowa city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 1,601 people.
Other cities in Newton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roselawn | 4,131 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| Kentland | 1,650 | City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Morocco | 1,086 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Goodland | 979 | Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Brook | 941 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Newton | 776 | City in Newton County, Mississippi |
