Zionsville, Indiana
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 8,775 people, 3,063 households, and 2,407 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 1,512.9 people per square mile (584.1/km²). There were 3,169 housing units at an average density of 546.4 per square mile (211.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% White, 0.33% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.32% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.
There were 3,063 households out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% 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 3.23.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,770, and the median income for a family was $55,359. Males had a median income of $22,334 versus $25,823 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $35,049. About 4.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Zionsville Community School Corporation enjoys a very strong reputation. For the past half decade Zionsville schools have been in the top 5 best schools in the state according to Indianapolis MonthlyIndianapolis Monthly
Indianapolis Monthly is a magazine published in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1973 by Michael R. Levy, Indianapolis Monthly brings readers information on every facet of Indianapolis life, including arts and entertainment, fashion, real estate, business, dining, education, travel, politics,...
. Zionsville schools have rivalries with neighboring Carmel schools, Lebanon schools, and Pike Township schools in Indianapolis. The superintendent of schools is Scott Robison.
The following Zionsville Schools are covered under the Zionsville Community Schools (ZCS) district, which covers a large area that extends beyond Zionsville proper.
High school
- Zionsville Community High SchoolZionsville Community High SchoolZionsville Community High School is a 4-year high school located in Boone County, Zionsville, Indiana, United States. The high school's current enrollment is 1,990 students as of the 2009-2010 school year....
1000 Mulberry Street, Zionsville, IN 46077
Principal: Tim East
Middle schools
900 N. Ford Road, Zionsville, IN 46077
Principal: Sean Conner
5565 South 700 East, Whitestown, IN 46075
Principal: Deveraux
Elementary schools
350 N. Sixth Street Zionsville, IN 46077
Principal: Deb P'Pool
4700 S. 975 E., Zionsville, IN 46077
Principal: Chad Smith
7312 West Stonegate Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077
Principal: Kristin Landis
11750 E. 300 S., Zionsville, IN 46077
Principal: Jenny Bivans
Shops
Several blocks of Main Street in Zionsville have been intentionally groomed to give off a "village" air, specifically to attract shopping from nearby larger communities. In addition, Main Street has been paved entirely in brick and the street lamps and other features (such as a lower speed limitSpeed limit
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) are maintained to encourage visitors and residents to spend a good deal of time shopping on foot along the length of the street.
Festivals
One of Zionsville's seasonal attractions, the July FourthIndependence Day (United States)
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain...
fireworks show hosted by the local Lion's Club, brings in people from across Indiana. Unlike many of the Independence Day celebrations in major cities, the Zionsville fireworks show has no music integrated into the performance, although there are concerts before the display.
There is also the Fall Festival which has a parade featuring sports teams, organizations from Zionsville and surrounding communities, and the Middle and High School marching bands. There is also a festival at the Lion's Park with attractions like rides, games, and food. It lasts for one weekend in September.
Camps
Zionsville contains the Goldman Union Camp Institute (or GUCI), a Jewish camp that is part of the URJ (Union for Reform Judaism).
Notable residents and former residents
- Albert Barnes AndersonAlbert Barnes AndersonAlbert Barnes Anderson was a United States federal judge.Born in Zionsville, Indiana, Anderson received an A.B. from Wabash College in 1879 and read law in 1881...
, Federal judge - Ron ArtestRon ArtestMetta World Peace is an American professional basketball player and rapper who is currently with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. World Peace gained a reputation as one of the league's premier defenders as he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004...
, NBA player, former Indiana Pacer - Antoine BetheaAntoine BetheaAntoine Bethea is a professional American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 6th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Colts...
, Indianapolis Colts safety - Gary BrackettGary BrackettGary Lawrence Brackett is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Rutgers.-Early years:Brackett attended Glassboro High School in Glassboro, New Jersey....
, Indianapolis Colts linebacker - Dallas ClarkDallas ClarkDallas Dean Clark is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts 24th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa...
, Indianapolis Colts tight end - Tom CarnegieTom CarnegieTom Carnegie, was the public address announcer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1946 to 2006. His signature calls while at IMS were "He's on it" and "It's a new track record," which were said many times during his tenure...
, former announcer of the Indianapolis 500Indianapolis 500The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana... - Austin CollieAustin CollieAustin Kirk Collie is a Canadian-American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Colts in the fourth round in the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver - Austin CroshereAustin CroshereAustin Nathan Croshere is a retired American professional basketball player and current analyst for Fox Sports Indiana broadcasts of Indiana Pacers games.-Education:...
, Former NBA player - Dan DakichDan DakichDan Dakich is an American college basketball coach, most recently serving as the interim head coach at Indiana University, following Kelvin Sampson's resignation due to NCAA recruiting violations...
, Former Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green State UniversityBowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
basketball coach - Arthur G. HansenArthur G. HansenArthur Gene "Art" Hansen was a philanthropist and former chancellor of several American universities.-Education:...
, Former president Purdue UniversityPurdue UniversityPurdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and... - John-Michael LilesJohn-Michael LilesJohn-Michael Liles is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL...
, Toronto Maple Leafs NHL defenseman - Tom MastnyTom MastnyThomas Raymond Mastny is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who plays in the Florida Marlins organization. He is pitching with Class AAA New Orleans Zephyrs. He stands 6 feet, 6 inches in height and weighs 220 pounds...
, Cleveland Indians pitcher - Derrick McKeyDerrick McKeyDerrick Wayne McKey is a retired American basketball player who played the most part of his NBA career between the small forward and the power forward positions.-Early life and college career:...
, Former NBA player - Cory MillerCory Miller (soccer)Cory Miller is an American soccer player currently playing for Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League.-College and Amateur:...
, Professional soccer player - Rob Morris, NFL linebacker
- Kendall PhillipsKendall PhillipsKendall Phillips is an American country singer-songwriter, and actress. She is best known for being a 2010 and 2011 National Finalist in the Colgate Country Showdown and for being a contestant on the 2006 season of American Idol....
, Country music singer - Jerraud PowersJerraud PowersJerraud Powers is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft after declaring following his junior year...
, Indianapolis Colts defensive back - Jeff SaturdayJeff SaturdayJeffrey Bryant Saturday is an American football center for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at North Carolina. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the National Football League Players' Association.-Early years:Saturday attended...
, Indianapolis Colts center - David ShumateDavid Shumate-Life:He teaches at Marian College.His work has appeared in North America Review, Mid-American Review, Missouri Review, Mississippi Review, Maize, Southern Indiana Review, Prairie Schooner.He lives in Zionsville, Indiana.-Works:**...
, Poet - Hunter SmithHunter SmithHunter Dwight Smith is an American football punter, currently a free agent and most recently for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
, NFL punter - Rik SmitsRik SmitsRik Smits is a retired Dutch professional basketball player who spent his entire professional career with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. The 7'4" center was drafted by the Pacers out of Marist College with the second overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft...
, Indiana Pacers center - John StehrJohn StehrJohn Stehr , is an American television journalist. He currently anchors at NBC affiliate WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana weekdays at 5 pm, 6 pm and 11 pm...
, WTHR anchorman - Brad StevensBrad StevensBrad Stevens is an American college basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Butler University. He grew up in Zionsville, Indiana, where he starred on the Zionsville Community High School basketball team, setting four school records...
, Butler basketball coach - Jack TrudeauJack TrudeauJack Francis Trudeau is a former professional American football player and current morning show co-host on Fox Sports Radio. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2nd round of the 1986 NFL Draft. A 6'3",...
, Former NFL quarterback - Todd WitskenTodd WitskenTodd Witsken was an American tennis player. He specialized in playing doubles and began his professional career in 1985. He was a three-time all-American at the University of Southern California. His career high was #4 in doubles and #43 in singles...
, Professional tennis player - Ryan DiemRyan DiemRyan Diem is a starting offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Ryan Diem stands 6'6" tall and weighs 305 pounds...
, Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle