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The current estimated population of Angola is 9,100, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has seen gradual growth, largely driven by the town’s role as a commercial center and its proximity to several lakes, which attract tourists and retirees.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1838
  • County: Steuben County
  • Land area: 6.2 square miles
  • Population density: 1,468 people per square mile
  • Area code: 260
  • Zip code: 46703

Geography and Location

Angola is located in northeastern Indiana, close to the borders with Michigan and Ohio. The city is known for its picturesque surroundings, especially the many natural lakes in Steuben County, including Lake James and Crooked Lake. This makes Angola a popular destination for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The town lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and Interstate 69, providing excellent connectivity to larger cities like Fort Wayne and Toledo, Ohio. Angola experiences a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The city serves as the county seat of Steuben County and is home to Trine University, a small private institution that contributes to the local economy and culture. With its blend of educational opportunities, natural beauty, and recreational options, Angola offers a balanced lifestyle, appealing to families, students, and retirees alike.

Demographics

Median resident age: 29.3 years
Median household income: $34,925
Median house value: $91,500

Population by Race

Races in Angola:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.2%)
  • Hispanic (3.9%)
  • Other race (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Black (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (27.1%), English (11.5%), United States (9.7%), Irish (9.2%), French (3.9%), Dutch (3.2%).

Elevation: 950 feet

Land area: 4.2 square miles

Map of Angola, IN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Angola

  • High school or higher: 81.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.4%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Angola city

  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 48.3%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

2.3% Foreign born (1.1% Latin America, 0.7% Asia, 0.2% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +1,070 (+17.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Angola:

  • CAMERON MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (416 EAST MAUMEE STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Angola:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Angola:

  • FORT WAYNE INTERNATIONAL (about 48 miles; FORT WAYNE, IN; Abbreviation: FWA)
  • W K KELLOGG (about 49 miles; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Abbreviation: BTL)
  • KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTERNATIONAL (about 56 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Abbreviation: AZO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Angola:

  • TRI-STATE STEUBEN COUNTY (about 6 miles; ANGOLA, IN; Abbreviation: ANQ)
  • HARROLD (about 14 miles; BUTLER, IN; Abbreviation: B25)
  • WALKER/ROWE WATERLOO (about 16 miles; WATERLOO, IN; Abbreviation: 4C2)

Amtrak station near Angola:

  • 15 miles: WATERLOO (LINCOLN & CENTER STS.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Angola:

  • TRI-STATE UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 1,183; Location: 1 UNIVERSITY AVE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.tristate.edu)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Angola:

  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-FORT WAYNE (about 38 miles; FT WAYNE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 7,385)
  • SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; SPRING ARBOR, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,266)
  • KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,824)
  • JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; JACKSON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,756)
  • WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Full-time enrollment: 23,132)
  • KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,017)
  • LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; LANSING, MI; Full-time enrollment: 8,454)

Schools

Public high schools in Angola:

  • ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 860; Location: 355 S JOHN MCBRIDE AVE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • TRI-STATE UNIV MIDDLE COLLEGE (Location: 1 UNIVERSITY AVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Angola:

  • ANGOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 712; Location: 1350 E MAUMEE ST; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • CARLIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 447; Location: 800 N WILLIAMS ST; Grades: KG – 05)
  • RYAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCH (Students: 422; Location: 1000 S JOHN MCBRIDE AVE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • HENDRY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 390; Location: 805 S WASHINGTON ST; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Angola:

  • GRACE BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 38; Location: 925 N 200 W; Grades: KG – 11)

Libraries

Library in Angola:

  • CARNEGIE PL OF STEUBEN COUNTY (Operating income: $565,109; Location: 322 S WAYNE ST; 58,232 books; 1,701 audio materials; 1,506 video materials; 179 serial subscriptions)

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