Crows Nest, Indiana

The Town of Crows Nest is located in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana, approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis. The town is adjacent to the neighboring community of North Crows Nest. It includes two streets: Sunset Lane south of Kessler Boulevard and Questover Circle. The population was 73 at the 2010 census.[7] It has existed as an "included town" since 1970, when it was incorporated into Indianapolis as part of Unigov. It is part of Indianapolis, but retains a functioning town government under IC 36-3-1-11.[8]

Town of Crows Nest, Indiana
Town
The former home of Eli Lilly is located in Crows Nest.
Location of Crows Nest in Marion County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°51′8″N 86°10′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMarion
TownshipWashington
Area
 • Total0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Land0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
Population
 • Total73
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
75
 • Density174.83/sq mi (67.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)
FIPS code18-16156[4]
GNIS feature ID0433220[5]
Website
Town of Crows Nest Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by Kessler Blvd., White R., and Questover Circle, Indianapolis
Area65 acres (26 ha)
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Tudor Revival, et al.
NRHP reference No.00000305[6]
Added to NRHPApril 13, 2000

History

Crows Nest was founded in 1927 and supposedly was named from crows nesting nearby.[9]

The Town of Crows Nest Historic District is a 65-acre (26 ha) historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It encompasses 29 contributing buildings, 5 contributing sites, 4 contributing structures, and 3 contributing objects in an exclusive residential enclave of Indianapolis. The district developed between about 1905 and 1950, and includes representative examples of Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Renaissance Revival, and Art Deco style architecture. Notable contributing resources include Vellameda (1904-1905), W. Hathaway Simmons House (1914), Walden Estate (1927), Lane's End Estate (1928), Goodman House (1927), and Eli Lilly House (1930).[10]

Geography

Crows Nest is located at 39°51′8″N 86°10′22″W (39.852208, -86.172811).[11]

According to the 2010 census, Crows Nest has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2), all land.[12]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
193079—
194011241.8%
195086−23.2%
196012241.9%
1970100−18.0%
19801066.0%
19901147.5%
200096−15.8%
201073−24.0%
2019 (est.)75[3]2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 73 people, 34 households, and 28 families living in the town. The population density was 169.8 inhabitants per square mile (65.6/km2). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 88.4 per square mile (34.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White and 2.7% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 5.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.6% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.32.

The median age in the town was 60.3 years. 4.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 9.6% were from 25 to 44; 53.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 96 people, 39 households, and 31 families living in the town. The population density was 215.2 people per square mile (82.4/km2). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 91.9 per square mile (35.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 39 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 11.5% from 25 to 44, 41.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $154,780, and the median income for a family was $153,320. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $68,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $100,565. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  7. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Crows Nest town, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  8. Indiana Code 36-3-1
  9. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. pp. 106–107. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...laid out and incorporated on May 8, 1927, and so named, according to WPA files, because crows nested in a tree here.
  10. "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2016-08-01. Note: This includes Kipp Norman and Paul Baumgarten (March 1999). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Town of Crows Nest Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-08-01., Accompanying photographs, and Accompanying photographs
  11. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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