Center township is located in Jennings County Indiana. Center township has a 2024 population of 8,162. Center township is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually but its population has decreased by -0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,182 in 2020.
The average household income in Center township is $64,572 with a poverty rate of 17.93%. The median age in Center township is 37.7 years: 34.4 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,510 | 91.89% |
| Two or more races | 307 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 130 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 3,416 | 2.29 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 1,328 | 1.21 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Married | 1,127 | 2.78 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Female | 580 | 3.37 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 381 | 2.97 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 404 | 7.24% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 7.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 387 | 6.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 268 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,521 | 45.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 1,392 | 24.96% |
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 | 5,113 | 4,570 | 655 |
| Hispanic | 283 | 275 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 207 | 207 | 0 |
| Black | 96 | 89 | 0 |
| Asian | 72 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,875 | $55,580 | $59,408 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,659 | $109,750 | $63,188 |
| High School Graduate | $35,659 | $38,865 | $25,119 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,375 | $31,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,226 | $44,344 | $34,269 |
| Some College | $45,456 | $47,708 | $36,023 |
$40,226
Average Earnings
$44,344
Average Male
$34,269
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.57% of Center township residents speak only English, while 4.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,123 | 1,140 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 576 | 183 | 31.77% |
| Asian | 101 | 85 | 84.16% |
| Multiple | 293 | 41 | 13.99% |
| Black | 60 | 1 | 1.67% |
17.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.28%
Male Poverty Rate
22.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center township is Asian, with 84.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center township is Black, with 1.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.5% |
| High School | 20.34% |
| Some College | 18.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 91.2% |
| Female Employed | 7.33% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,259 | $79,302 |
| Households | $47,853 | $64,572 |
| Married Families | $87,801 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,699 | $35,485 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
539
Number of Veterans
456
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 171 |
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| Vietnam | 136 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 55 to 64 | 137 |
| 75+ | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 8.18% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 39.93% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 30.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
72.7%
Born in Center township
97.43%
Native Born
2.57%
Foreign Born
1.48%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
97.43% of Center township residents were born in the United States, with 72.7% having been born in Indiana. 1.48% 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 | 8,257 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 8,238 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 8,219 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 8,200 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 8,181 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 8,162 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 8,143 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 8,124 | -23 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 8,147 | -35 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 8,182 | -172 | -2.06% |
| 2019 | 8,354 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 8,365 | -24 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 8,389 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 8,402 | -59 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,461 | -30 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 8,491 | -100 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 8,591 | 20 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 8,571 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 8,576 | -102 | -1.18% |
| 2010 | 8,678 | 0 | 0% |