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Washington Township, Delaware County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°20′59″N 85°31′00″W / 40.34972°N 85.51667°W / 40.34972; -85.51667
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Washington Township
Location of Washington Township in Delaware County
Location of Washington Township in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°20′59″N 85°31′00″W / 40.34972°N 85.51667°W / 40.34972; -85.51667
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.49 sq mi (91.9 km2)
 • Land35.34 sq mi (91.5 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,849[1]
 • Density52.10/sq mi (20.12/km2)
FIPS code18-80576[3]
GNIS feature ID453993

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

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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

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains five cemeteries: Elizabethtown, Olive Branch, Thompson, Wheeling and Zion Chapel.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18901,863
19002,0057.6%
19101,931−3.7%
19201,608−16.7%
19301,6864.9%
19401,683−0.2%
19501,7473.8%
19601,92110.0%
19702,21815.5%
19802,46811.3%
19902,201−10.8%
20002,166−1.6%
20102,027−6.4%
20201,849−8.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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