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The current estimated population of Amo, Indiana is 420, with 50.1% male and 49.9% female. Amo has maintained a stable population, reflecting its role as a small rural community in central Indiana.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1850
  • County: Hendricks
  • Land area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 700 people per square mile
  • Area code: 317
  • Zip code: 46103

Geography and Location

Amo, Indiana, is located in Hendricks County, in central Indiana, about 30 miles west of Indianapolis. The town is surrounded by farmland, offering a quiet, rural lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of nearby cities like Indianapolis and Plainfield. Amo’s small size and close-knit community make it a peaceful place to live, with local parks and schools serving residents. The town’s history as a stop on the Vandalia Railroad is preserved in its historic buildings and local charm.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.0 years
Median household income: $41,167
Median house value: $83,700

Population by Race

Races in Amo:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.5%)

Ancestries: United States (39.6%), German (14.3%), English (8.0%), Irish (6.0%), Dutch (1.7%), French Canadian (1.2%).

Elevation: 822 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Map of Amo, IN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amo

  • High school or higher: 83.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 34.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amo town

  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +32 (+8.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amo:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amo:

  • INDIANAPOLIS INTL (about 23 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Abbreviation: IND)
  • MONROE COUNTY (about 39 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Abbreviation: BMG)
  • TERRE HAUTE INTERNATIONAL-HULMAN FIELD (about 51 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Abbreviation: HUF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amo:

  • HENDRICKS COUNTY-GORDON GRAHAM FLD (about 11 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Abbreviation: 2R2)
  • PAM’S PLACE (about 14 miles; EMINENCE, IN; Abbreviation: 78I)
  • PUTNAM COUNTY (about 14 miles; GREENCASTLE, IN; Abbreviation: 4I7)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amo:

  • DEPAUW UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; GREENCASTLE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-CENTRAL INDIANA (about 32 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,397)
  • BUTLER UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,721)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-INDIANAPOLIS (about 33 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 19,818)
  • UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS (about 34 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,784)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON (about 37 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Full-time enrollment: 33,835)
  • PURDUE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 55 miles; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 36,407)

Public primary/middle school in Amo:

  • MILL CREEK WEST ELEMENTARY (Students: 348; Location: 4704 PEARL ST; Grades: KG – 06)

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