Delaware Township, Delaware County, Indiana
Delaware Township | |
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 Riverview United Baptist Church | |
 Location of Delaware Township in Delaware County | |
| Coordinates: 40°16′09″N 85°16′21″W / 40.26917°N 85.27250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.54 sq mi (76.5 km2) |
| • Land | 29.3 sq mi (76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,481[1] |
| • Density | 123/sq mi (47/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-17470[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453260 |
Delaware Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 3,481 and it contained 1,591 housing units.[1]
Geography[edit]
According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of 29.54 square miles (76.5 km2), of which 29.3 square miles (76 km2) (or 99.19%) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) (or 0.85%) is water.[1]
Cities and towns[edit]
- Albany (south half)
Unincorporated towns[edit]
Adjacent townships[edit]
- Niles Township (north)
- Richland Township, Jay County (northeast)
- Green Township, Randolph County (east)
- Monroe Township, Randolph County (southeast)
- Liberty Township (south)
- Center Township (southwest)
- Hamilton Township (west)
- Union Township (northwest)
Major highways[edit]
Cemeteries[edit]
The township contains four cemeteries: Black, Godlove, Strong and Union.
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,579 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,203 | 102.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,354 | −26.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,321 | −1.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,391 | 3.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,642 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,960 | 12.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,596 | 21.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,201 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,267 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,781 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,797 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,603 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,481 | −3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
2020 census[edit]
As of the census[1] of 2020, there were 3,481 people, 1,591 households, and 814 families living in the township. The population density was 123.0 inhabitants per square mile (47.5/km2). There were 1,591 housing units at an average density of 53.86 per square mile (20.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American or Alaskan Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 1,591 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 30.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 15.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 3.3% were non-families. 45.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.86.
26.8% of the population had never been married. 52.6% of residents were married and not separated, 7.8% were widowed, 10.6% were divorced, and 2.3% were separated.
The median age in the township was 45.9. 5.9% of residents were under the age of 5; 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 78.3% were age 18 or older; and 22.7% were age 65 or older. 11.2% of the population were veterans.
The most common language spoken at home was English with 99.6% speaking it at home and 0.4% spoke Spanish at home. 0.9% of the population were foreign born.
The median household income in Delaware Township was $51,714, 7.9% lower than the median average for the state of Indiana. 14.4% of the population were in poverty, including 31.1% of residents under the age of 18. The poverty rate for the township was 1.5% higher than that of the state. 19.9% of the population were disabled and 5.1% had no healthcare coverage. 48.4% of the population had attained a high school or equivalent degree, 12.8% had attended college but received no degree, 10.5% had attained an Associate's degree or higher, 11.0% had attained a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.9% had a graduate or professional degree. 6.4% had no degree. 53.5% of Delaware Township residents were employed, working a mean of 38.7 hours per week. 155 housing units were vacant at a density of 5.2 per square mile (2.0/km2).
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- "Delaware Township, Delaware 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
- ^ a b c d "Delaware township, Delaware County, Indiana - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 3, 2022.
- ^ "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.
External links[edit]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |