Pendleton, Indiana
Town · Population 5,758 · #114 in Indiana
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About Pendleton
Pendleton, IN is a close-knit town located in eastern Indiana, home to 5,758 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Pendleton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 13.51 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 426 residents per square mile.
📰 Pendleton News Today
- Roads closed, homes evacuated in Pendleton fox59.com · Aug 13
- Scenes of devastation emerge from widespread Indiana flooding USA Today · Aug 14
- See the rushing waters of the Fall Creek in Pendleton at Falls Park indystar.com · Aug 13
- Alicia Kay Pitman Obituary (2026) - Pendleton, IN - Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory - Anderson Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Bill Baker Obituary August 12, 2026 Bozell Funeral Homes · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pendleton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Pendleton — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,758.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Pendleton
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Biggby Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Falls Perk — coffee shop (café)
- Pizza King — pizza
- Sophie's Bagels
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- The Bank — american
- Wolfie's — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Pendleton Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pendleton
- Falls Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pendleton
- East Elementary School
- Maple Ridge Elementary School
- Pendleton Elementary School
- Pendleton Heights High School
- Pendleton Heights Middle School
- Pendleton Juvenile Correctional
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)5,758
Rank in state#114 of 566
Land area13.51 sq mi
Density426/sq mi
Coordinates40.0085, -85.7608