Center township is located in Clinton County Indiana. Center township has a 2024 population of 17,272. Center township is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,602 in 2020.
The average household income in Center township is $69,904 with a poverty rate of 10.35%. The median age in Center township is 34.3 years: 32 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,761 | 73.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,475 | 14.18% |
| Other race | 1,957 | 11.21% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,469 | 2.64 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 2,778 | 3.65 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 2,549 | 1.26 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Female | 780 | 3.28 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 362 | 3.19 | 66 | 34 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,233 | 11.34% |
| Associates Degree | 954 | 8.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 883 | 8.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 495 | 4.55% |
| High School Graduate | 4,593 | 42.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,029 | 9.46% |
| Some College | 1,688 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,144 | 7,252 | 1,280 |
| Hispanic | 2,518 | 1,179 | 97 |
| 2+ Races | 1,038 | 634 | 48 |
| Other Race | 1,000 | 374 | 44 |
| Asian | 45 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,931 | $72,708 | $44,873 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,680 | $0 | $60,526 |
| High School Graduate | $38,771 | $41,338 | $31,791 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,600 | $34,040 | $35,368 |
| Overall | $40,138 | $42,368 | $37,632 |
| Some College | $43,670 | $50,726 | $39,140 |
$40,138
Average Earnings
$42,368
Average Male
$37,632
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.79% of Center township residents speak only English, while 18.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,186 | 1,152 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic | 5,378 | 565 | 10.51% |
| Multiple | 2,302 | 268 | 11.64% |
| Other | 1,957 | 225 | 11.5% |
10.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.98%
Male Poverty Rate
12.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center township is Multiple, with 11.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center township is White, with 10.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.59% |
| Some College | 8.31% |
| High School | 7.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.86% |
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
| Female Employed | 4.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,370 | $84,608 |
| Households | $54,861 | $69,904 |
| Married Families | $87,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,851 | $43,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
607
Number of Veterans
553
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 229 |
| Second Gulf War | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 178 |
| 35 to 54 | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 5.99% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 1 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.59%
Born in Center township
85.69%
Native Born
14.31%
Foreign Born
11.54%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
85.69% of Center township residents were born in the United States, with 68.59% having been born in Indiana. 11.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,127 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 17,156 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 17,185 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 17,214 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 17,243 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 17,272 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 17,301 | -29 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 17,330 | -134 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 17,464 | -138 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 17,602 | 955 | 5.74% |
| 2019 | 16,647 | 63 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 16,584 | 18 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 16,566 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 16,574 | -143 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 16,717 | -63 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 16,780 | -184 | -1.08% |
| 2013 | 16,964 | -63 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 17,027 | -106 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 17,133 | -111 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 17,244 | 0 | 0% |