Mentone Town, Indiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 898 residents, 335 households, and 230 families in the town. The population density was 1424.6 people per square mile (550.04/kmē), it is the 336th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Indiana. There were 365 housing units at an average density of 579.4 per square mile (223.71/kmē). The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.25. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 31.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89 males. The median age of the town's population was 32.2 years, the median age of male residents at 29.9 and the median age of female residents at 33.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 94.99% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.22% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.89% from two or more races and 3.79% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $38750, it would be the 234th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $42222, making it the 347th wealthiest town by median family income among the Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $15372, it is the 167th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income of town was $21500, Males had a median income of $26010 versus $16131 for females.
In 2000, 219 pupils and students, of which 106 are male and 113 are female, 24.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 6 nursery or pri school, 9 kindergarten, 139 elementary school, 48 high school and 17 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 898 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 898 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 898 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 898 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 891 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 885 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 876 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 883 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 897 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 896 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 937 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 76 | 63 | 139 |
| High school | 22 | 26 | 48 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentone town, Indiana | $38750 | $42222 | $15372 |
| Kosciusko County, Indiana | $43939 | $49532 | $19806 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |