Orestes, Indiana | |
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 Location in Madison County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates:40°16′18″N85°43′30″W / 40.27167°N 85.72500°W /40.27167; -85.72500 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Monroe |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager government |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 329 |
• Estimate (2025) | 348[3] |
| • Density | 816.38/sq mi (315.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46063 |
| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-56952[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396835[2] |
| Website | www |
Orestes is a town inMonroe Township,Madison County,Indiana, United States. It is part of theIndianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 329 at the2020 census,[4] down from 414 in2010.
Orestes was founded in 1876 when the railroad was extended to that point.[6] Orestes was incorporated as a town in 1894.[7]
Orestes was a little village known as "Lowrys Switch" until the town board decided to change the name and ask for suggestions for the name. Nathan McMahan sent in his son's name and upon its acceptance, the town became known as Orestes. Orestes McMahan was born on Christmas Day, 1876, and died September 14, 1946. He was a farmer all his life and never married.[8]
Orestes is home to an oak tree that is estimated to be at least 350 years old. For many years the town hosted an annual Oak Tree Festival. It is also home to aRed Gold Tomatoes canning plant.[9]
Orestes is located in northern Madison County.Indiana State Road 28 runs along the northern border of the town, leading east 3 miles (5 km) toAlexandria and west 6 miles (10 km) toElwood.Anderson, the Madisoncounty seat, is 14 miles (23 km) to the south.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, Orestes has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all land.[1] Lilly Creek flows past the southeast corner of the town, leading southwest toPipe Creek just south of the town limits, part of theWhite River watershed.
As of thecensus[10] of 2010, there were 414 people, 148 households, and 114 families living in the town. Thepopulation density was 667.7 inhabitants per square mile (257.8/km2). There were 177 housing units at an average density of 285.5 per square mile (110.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.7%White, 0.2%African American, 0.5%Native American, 2.9% fromother races, and 0.7% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 4.8% of the population.
There were 148 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them;60.1% weremarried couples living together; 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present; 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present;and 23.0% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the town was 35.8 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
As of thecensus[5] of 2000, there were 334 people, 129 households, and 94 families living in the town. The population density was 848.5 inhabitants per square mile (327.6/km2). There were 147 housing units at an average density of 373.5 per square mile (144.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.31%White, 0.30%African American, 0.30%Asian, 1.50% fromother races, and 0.60% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 3.29% of the population.
There were 129 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% weremarried couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1900 | 778 | — | |
| 1910 | 420 | −46.0% | |
| 1920 | 395 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 357 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 412 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 482 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 507 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 519 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 539 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 458 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 334 | −27.1% | |
| 2010 | 414 | 24.0% | |
| 2020 | 329 | −20.5% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 348 | [3] | 5.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
The median income for a household in the town was $39,219, and the median income for a family was $39,602. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $21,250 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $18,037. None of the families and 3.8% of the population were living below thepoverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.
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The current flag of the town of Orestes was designed by town resident Carolyn Shettle and accepted by the Town Board in 1976. The flag consists of three white rings on a blue background with a red flame amidst the rings. The symbolism of the flag and its rings, according to Mrs. Shettle is as follows:
Unintentionally, Mrs. Shettle noted that a descending dove, in blue, can be seen in the flame which is a symbol of peace and Christianity.
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