Washington Township, Delaware County, Indiana
Washington Township | |
|---|---|
 Location of Washington Township in Delaware County | |
| Coordinates: 40°20′59″N 85°31′00″W / 40.34972°N 85.51667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.49 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.34 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,849[1] |
| • Density | 52.10/sq mi (20.12/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-80576[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453993 |
Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2020 census, its population was 1,849 and it contained 889 housing units.
Geography[edit]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.49 square miles (91.9 km2), of which 35.34 square miles (91.5 km2) (or 99.58%) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) (or 0.42%) is water.[1] Jackson Lake is in this township.
Cities and towns[edit]
Unincorporated towns[edit]
Adjacent townships[edit]
- Jefferson Township, Grant County (north)
- Licking Township, Blackford County (northeast)
- Union Township (east)
- Hamilton Township (southeast)
- Harrison Township (south)
- Monroe Township, Madison County (southwest)
- Van Buren Township, Madison County (west)
- Fairmount Township, Grant County (northwest)
Major highways[edit]
Cemeteries[edit]
The township contains five cemeteries: Elizabethtown, Olive Branch, Thompson, Wheeling and Zion Chapel.
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,863 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,005 | 7.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,931 | −3.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,608 | −16.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,686 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,683 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,747 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,921 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,218 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,468 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,201 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,166 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,027 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,849 | −8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
2020 census[edit]
As of the census[1] of 2020, there were 1,849 people, 811 households, and 341 families living in the township. The population density was 52.10 inhabitants per square mile (20.1/km2). There were 889 housing units at an average density of 25.05 inhabitants per square mile (9.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.78% White, 1.6% African American, 1.1% Asian, 3.8% from other races, and 3.35% from two or more races. Hispanic and Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
There were 811 households, of which 22.5% had children under 18 living with them, 42.05% were married couples living together, 4.93% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.59% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.43% were non-families. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.69.
The median age in the township was 45.2. 3.8% of residents were under the age of 5; 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 77.5% were age 18 or older; and 17.7% were age 65 or older. 7.0% of the population were veterans.
The most common language spoken at home was English with 98.7% speaking it at home, 0.9% spoke Spanish at home and 0.4% spoke an Asian or Pacific Islander language at home. 0.8% of the population were foreign born.
The median household income in Washington Township was $39,821, 29.1% less than the median average for the state of Indiana. 10.8% of the population were in poverty, including 14.6% of residents under the age of 18. The poverty level for the township was 2.1% lower than that of the state. 22.9% of the population were disabled and 11.6% had no healthcare coverage. 32.2% of the population had attained a high school or equivalent degree, 31.4% had attended college but received no degree, 8.7% had attained an Associate's degree or higher, 6.6% had attained a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% had a graduate or professional degree. 23.0% had no degree. 60.2% of Washington Township residents were employed, working a mean of 40.3 hours per week. The median gross rent in Gaston was $772 and the homeownership rate was 76.0%. 78 housing units were vacant at a density of 2.2 per square mile (0.8/km2).
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Washington township, Delaware County, Indiana - Census Bureau Profile". The United States Census Bureau. p. 1. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |