Center Township, Greene County, Indiana
Center Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 39°02′05″N 86°45′14″W / 39.03472°N 86.75389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.2 sq mi (125 km2) |
| • Land | 48.2 sq mi (125 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,180 |
| • Density | 66/sq mi (25/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453179 |
Center Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,180,[1] down from 3,535 at 2010.[2]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,758 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,548 | −11.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,163 | −24.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,031 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 960 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,049 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,126 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,137 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,391 | 22.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,912 | 37.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,439 | 27.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,109 | 27.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,535 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,180 | −10.0% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[3] | |||
Geography[edit]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.2 square miles (125 km2), of which 48.2 square miles (125 km2) (or 100%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.02%) is water.[2] The streams of Anderson Branch, Bridge Creek, Indian Creek and Little Clifty Branch run through this township.
Unincorporated communities[edit]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships[edit]
- Beech Creek Township (north)
- Van Buren Township, Monroe County (northeast)
- Indian Creek Township, Monroe County (east)
- Perry Township, Lawrence County (southeast)
- Jackson Township (south)
- Taylor Township (southwest)
- Richland Township (west)
Cemeteries[edit]
The township contains eight cemeteries: Beech, Bingham, Burch, Carmichael, Flynn, Lawrence, Sparks and Stone.
Major highways[edit]
References[edit]
- "Center Township, Greene County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Center Township, Greene County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
External links[edit]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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