Shipshewana, Indiana is a charming small town with a population of 8,738 and a population density of 142 people per square mile. The town is home to many local businesses including the Shipshewana Flea Market, Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market, and The Farm Restaurant. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at nearby Hofstetter鈥檚 Lake, camping in the nearby state parks and lakes, and visiting the Shipshewana Trading Place. Other organizations in town include the Shipshewana Historical Society and the Heritage House Museum. Additionally, Shipshewana holds several sporting events throughout the year such as the annual Shipshewana 5K run/walk, golf tournaments, softball games at Fawn River Park, and basketball contests at Westview High School.
The population in Shipshewana (zip 46565) is 8,738. There are 137 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shipshewana (zip 46565) is 28.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shipshewana (zip 46565) is 3.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shipshewana (zip 46565)
- 67.8% are married
- 6.2% are divorced
- 53.1% are married with children
- 7.0% have children, but are single
Race in Shipshewana (zip 46565)
- 98.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander