Morocco, Indiana
| Morocco, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Red Dot map of Indiana, showing the location of Morocco |
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| Coordinates: 40°56′44″N 87°27′15″W / 40.94556°N 87.45417°WCoordinates: 40°56′44″N 87°27′15″W / 40.94556°N 87.45417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Township | Beaver |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,129 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,126 |
| • Density | 999.1/sq mi (385.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 47963 |
| Area code(s) | 219 Exchange: 285 |
| FIPS code | 18-51138 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0439442 |
Morocco is a town in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,129 at the 2010 census.
Morocco was laid out in 1851. The town was named after Morocco, in North Africa.
The Scott-Lucas House and Seller's Standard Station and Pullman Diner are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Morocco is located at 40°56′44″N 87°27′15″W / 40.94556°N 87.45417°W (40.975650, -87.423193).
According to the 2010 census, Morocco has a total area of 1.13 square miles (2.93 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,129 people, 463 households, and 299 families residing in the town. The population density was 999.1 inhabitants per square mile (385.8/km2). There were 526 housing units at an average density of 465.5 per square mile (179.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
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