The 2010 census says, Fortville has a total area of 2.91 sq mi, of which 2.9 sq mi is land and .01 sq mi is water.
Even with rare droughts throughout central Indiana, Fortville has a stable and trustworthy supply of water because it is situated over a natural aquifer.
History
In 1849, Fortville was originally called Walpole. It was named for Cephas Fort, the original owner of the town's grounds. Fortville was incorporated as a town and renamed in in 1865.
As of the census of 2020, there were 4,784 people, 1,970 households, and 1,302 families living in the town. The population was 1,506.8 inhabitants per square mile (581.8/km2). There were 2,057 housing units at an average housing density of 647.9 per square mile (250.2/km2). The race percentages of the town was 89.2% White, 1.8% Black, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 6.0% from two or more races.
There were 1,970 households, 34.6% had children under 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 28.2% had a female house keeper with no husband present, 18.7% had a male house keeper with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.43 people.
The median age in the town was 35.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under 18, 8.2% were between 18 and 24, 28.7% were from 25 to 44, 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.[2][6]
Parks
Landmark Park is located at Staat St and Veteran's Court, just East of Main Street.
The entrance to Memorial Park is located just west of Church and McCarty streets.
Education
The town house schools for the Mt. Vernon Comm Schools Coorp. The district houses three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The schools usually receive an A+ score from the State of Indiana.
The town has a library, the Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library.
Economy
Fortvilles historic downtown is home to local retailers, restaurants, and service providers. The downtown is also an attraction for arts and culture.
