Berne, Indiana Berne, Indiana Clock fortress in downtown Berne Clock fortress in downtown Berne Berne is a town/city in Monroe and Wabash townships, Adams County, Indiana, United States, 35 mi (56 km) south of Fort Wayne.
Berne and the encircling area have turn into known for their large Amish population, who speaks Bernese German which is a Swiss German dialect. Berne was settled in 1852 by Mennonite immigrants who came directly from Switzerland, and titled the improve for the capital of Switzerland. They began the chore of preparing for farming by clearing the land.
When the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad laid plans to construct a rail line through Adams County, two farmers, the Hilty brothers, offered a proposition: they would donate territory to the barns in exchange for the building of a rail depot in the small community.
This historical event marked the beginning of Berne, which was officially recorded as a improve soon after.
Berne is positioned in northeastern Indiana at 40 39 29 N 84 57 15 W (40.658146, -84.954256). According to the 2010 census, Berne has a total region of 2.08 square miles (5.39 km2), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 3,999 citizens , 1,620 homeholds, and 1,078 families residing in the city.
The populace density was 1,922.6 inhabitants per square mile (742.3/km2).
There were 1,797 housing units at an average density of 863.9 per square mile (333.6/km2).
The ethnic makeup of the town/city was 96.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.4% from other competitions, and 1.0% from two or more competitions.
There were 1,620 homeholds out of which 29.3% had kids under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female homeholder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male homeholder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families.
31.3% of all homeholds were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
The median age in the town/city was 42 years.
24.1% of inhabitants were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older.
As of the 2000 census, there were 4,150 citizens , 1,639 homeholds, and 1,104 families residing in the city.
The populace density was 2,307.3 citizens per square mile (890.2/km ).
There were 1,690 housing units at an average density of 939.6 per square mile (362.5/km ).
The ethnic makeup of the town/city was 97.64% White, 0.07% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other competitions, and 0.92% from two or more competitions.
There were 1,639 homeholds out of which 32.0% had kids under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female homeholder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families.
31.4% of all homeholds were made up of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
In the city, the populace was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a homehold in the town/city was $35,491, and the median income for a family was $45,670.
About 1.4% of families and 3.6% of the populace were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
Constructed in 2010 the clock fortress is modeled after the Zytglogge in Bern, Switzerland.
As early as the summer of 2009, however, a several residents were heard to publicly declare their admiration for and dedication to the Clock Tower, and soon after the Clock Tower Enthusiasts Club was formed.
Indiana Michigan Power (a unit of American Electric Power) provides electricity for Berne residents.
The town/city of Berne provides water from its own wells, and also has its own water treatment facilities.
The Berne Public Library, which opened its doors in 1935 and is presently positioned in the former town/city auditorium, serves the town/city of Berne.
The Heritage Room of the Berne Public Library contains small-town history and genealogical information. a b "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Enumeration Summary File 1".
"Population Estimates".
"Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015".
"Enumeration of Population and Housing".
"Berne Public Library".
Retrieved February 1, 2013.
"Berne Clock Tower".
Berne Public Library Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Indiana, United States
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Cities in Indiana - Cities in Adams County, Indiana - Populated places established in 1852 - Swiss-American culture in Indiana - 1852 establishments in Indiana
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