Delaware Township, Delaware County, Indiana

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Delaware Township
Township
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Location of Delaware Township in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°16′09″N85°16′21″W / 40.26917°N 85.27250°W / 40.26917; -85.27250 Coordinates: 40°16′09″N85°16′21″W / 40.26917°N 85.27250°W / 40.26917; -85.27250
Country United States
State Indiana
County Delaware
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total29.54 sq mi (76.5 km2)
 • Land29.3 sq mi (76 km2)
 • Water0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
[1]
932 ft (284 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,481 [2]
 • Density123/sq mi (47/km2)
FIPS code 18-17470 [3]
GNIS feature ID453260

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. [2]

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Geography

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. [2]

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

Adjacent townships

Major highways

Cemeteries

The township contains four cemeteries: Black, Godlove, Strong and Union.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890 1,579—
1900 3,203102.8%
1910 2,354−26.5%
1920 2,321−1.4%
1930 2,3913.0%
1940 2,64210.5%
1950 2,96012.0%
1960 3,59621.5%
1970 4,20116.8%
1980 4,2671.6%
1990 3,781−11.4%
2000 3,7970.4%
2010 3,603−5.1%
2020 3,481−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

2020 census

As of the census [2] 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).

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References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Delaware township, Delaware County, Indiana - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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