Goodland

Goodland is a town in Grant Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,043 at the 2010 census.HistoryGoodland was laid out in 1861. The town was named from the quality of its soil. A post office has been in operation at Goodland since 1861.The Goodland-Grant Township Public Library and McCairn-Turner House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.GeographyGoodland is located at .According to the 2010 census, Goodland has a total area of 0.78sqmi, all land.The Kentland crater, a probable meteorite impact crater, is located between Goodland and Kentland.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 1,043 people, 426 households, and 276 families residing in the town. The population density was 1337.2PD/sqmi. There were 469 housing units at an average density of 601.3/sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.