Ligonier, Indiana

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official_name = City of Ligonier
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Indiana
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Noble
subdivision_type3 = Township
subdivision_name3 = Perry
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Patricia A. Fisel (R)
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established_date = 1835
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area_magnitude = 1 E6
area_total_km2 = 5.8
area_total_sq_mi = 2.2
area_land_km2 = 5.8
area_land_sq_mi = 2.2
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population_total = 4,357
population_density_km2 = 747.7
population_density_sq_mi = 1,936.7
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timezone = EST
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
latd = 41 |latm = 27 |lats = 51 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 35 |longs = 29 |longEW = W
elevation_m = 265
elevation_ft = 869
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 46767
website = www.futureligonier.org
area_code = 260
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blank_info = 18-43686GR|2
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footnotes = Ligonier is a city in Perry Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,357 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Ligonier is located at coor dms|41|27|51|N|85|35|29|W|city (41.464247, -85.591258)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.8 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,357 people, 1,390 households, and 1,021 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,936.7 people per square mile (747.7/km²). There were 1,483 housing units at an average density of 659.2/sq mi (254.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.24% White, 0.53% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 24.70% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.30% of the population.

There were 1,390 households out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.52.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,546, and the median income for a family was $42,757. Males had a median income of $31,596 versus $23,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,448. About 7.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Local Schools

Ligonier is serviced by the [http://westnoble.k12.in.us/ West Noble School Corporation] which maintains four schools at two locations in and around Ligonier.

[http://westnoble.k12.in.us/le/index_le.htm Ligonier Elementary] serves K-4 students who live inside Ligonier's city limits. LES is located at 610 Grand Street.

[http://westnoble.k12.in.us/wne/index_wne.htm West Noble Elementary School] is located on the WNSC campus south of Ligonier on US-33. K-4 students who live outside Ligonier city limits attend WNES.

[http://westnoble.k12.in.us/ms/index_ms.htm West Noble Middle School] is located on the WNSC campus south of Ligonier on US-33. This building has grades 5-8.

[http://westnoble.k12.in.us/hs/index_hs.htm West Noble High School] is located on the WNSC campus south of Ligonier on US-33. All students grades 9-12 from Ligonier and the surrounding area attend this facility.

Notable natives

*Dwight H. Green, former Governor of Illinois
*Glen Steele, professional football player, attended West Noble High School, University of Michigan, NFL Cincinnati Bengals

References

External links

* [http://www.futureligonier.org/ Future Ligonier Alliance]
* [http://www.OperationFoundation.com/ Operation Foundation Volunteer Project]
* [http://www.visitnoblecounty.com/ Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau]