there were 3,444 people, 1,394 households, and 950 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 1,454 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.14% White, 0.06% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population. There were 1,394 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.03. In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. The median income for a household in the town was $42,642, and the median income for a family was $49,010. Males had a median income of $37,723 versus $25,951 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,745. About 4.3% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over. Parks Landmark Park is located at Staat Street 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 houses schools for the Mt. Vernon Community Schools Corporation. The district houses three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The schools regularly receive an "A+" score from the State of Indiana. The town has a lending library, the Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library. Economy Fortville's historic downtown is home to local retailers, restaurants, and service providers. The downtown is also an attraction for arts and culture. References External links Town website Fortville/McCordsville Chamber of Commerce City Data Towns in Hancock County, Indiana