Vevay, Indiana

Vevay, Indiana
Town

Location of Vevay in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 38°44′45″N 85°4′16″W / 38.74583°N 85.07111°W / 38.74583; -85.07111Coordinates: 38°44′45″N 85°4′16″W / 38.74583°N 85.07111°W / 38.74583; -85.07111
Country United States
State Indiana
County Switzerland
Township Jefferson
Area[1]
 • Total 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2)
 • Land 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2)
 • Water 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation[2] 482 ft (147 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 1,683
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 1,657
 • Density 1,160.7/sq mi (448.1/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 47043
Area code(s) 812
FIPS code 18-79010[5]
GNIS feature ID 445270

Vevay (/ˈviːviː/ VEE-vee) is a town located in Jefferson Township, Switzerland County, Indiana, United States,[6] along the Ohio River. It is the county seat of Switzerland County. The population was 1,683 at the 2010 census.

History

Vevay was founded in 1802 by Swiss immigrants intending on cultivating grapes and producing wine. It was named after the Swiss town of Vevey.[7] Vevay has a reputation as being home of the first commercial winery in the United States. When Switzerland County was formed in 1814, Vevay was made the county seat.

The Vevay post office has been in operation since 1816.[8] The community was incorporated as a town in 1836.[9]

The Edward and George Cary Eggleston House, Old Hoosier Theatre, Benjamin Schenck Mansion, and Switzerland County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[10]

Geography

Vevay is located at 38°44′45″N 85°4′16″W / 38.74583°N 85.07111°W / 38.74583; -85.07111 (38.745837, -85.071044),[11] along the Ohio River and Indiana State Road 56/156.

According to the 2010 census, Vevay has a total area of 1.547 square miles (4.01 km2), of which 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2) (or 93.73%) is land and 0.097 square miles (0.25 km2) (or 6.27%) is water.[1]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vevay has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[12]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18401,200—
18601,198—
18801,884—
18901,663−11.7%
19001,588−4.5%
19101,256−20.9%
19201,175−6.4%
19301,1830.7%
19401,2092.2%
19501,3098.3%
19601,50314.8%
19701,463−2.7%
19801,343−8.2%
19901,3933.7%
20001,73524.6%
20101,683−3.0%
Est. 20151,679[13]−0.2%
[14]
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,683 people, 725 households, and 393 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,160.7 inhabitants per square mile (448.1/km2). There were 826 housing units at an average density of 569.7 per square mile (220.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 725 households of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the town was 40.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1735 people, 719 households, and 437 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,171.3 people per square mile (452.6/km²). There were 795 housing units at an average density of 536.7 per square mile (207.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.67% White, 0.23% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 719 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,448, and the median income for a family was $32,857. Males had a median income of $28,068 versus $20,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,477. About 11.4% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Events

The Swiss Wine Festival

Vevay holds an annual celebration called the Swiss Wine Festival. It is usually held on the last weekend in August, as well as the preceding Thursday and Friday. The festival has many fun activities such as ferry rides on the Ohio River, amusement rides, pageants, car shows, musical performances, cheerleading competitions, the famed grape stomps and both Beer and Wine Gardens. Many people also set up booths for shopping. On Saturday night, most gather on the docks and close to the river to watch a fireworks show. People from all over the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio tristate come to enjoy the festive celebration.

Origin

Since 1797, approximately every 22 years, la Fête des Vignerons (The Winegrowers' Festival) is celebrated in the Swiss city of Vevey.

Points of interest

Notable people

The 1975 TV Movie A Girl Named Sooner was set in and filmed in and around Vevay in the summer of 1974.

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vevay, Indiana.

References

  1. 1 2 "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  5. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. ↑ Schrage, Robert (2006). Along the Ohio River: Cincinnati to Louisville. Arcadia Publishing. p. 45. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "Switzerland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  9. ↑ Soil Survey of Switzerland County, Indiana. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. 1987. p. 1.
  10. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  11. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. ↑ Climate Summary for Vevay, Indiana
  13. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  14. ↑ Cady, C.W. (1845). The Indiana Annual Register and Pocket Manual for the Year 1845. E.W. Chamberlain.
  15. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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