Center township is located in Marion County Indiana. Center township has a 2024 population of 151,372. Center township is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 153,408 in 2020.
The average household income in Center township is $70,142 with a poverty rate of 25.5%. The median age in Center township is 32.8 years: 32.8 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,143 | 54.48% |
| Black or African American | 49,408 | 32.38% |
| Two or more races | 9,805 | 6.43% |
| Other race | 6,479 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 3,374 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 381 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 67,061 | 2.19 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Non Family | 39,291 | 1.31 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Married | 14,943 | 3.23 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 9,491 | 3.78 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 3,336 | 3.43 | 61 | 39 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
43.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13,154 | 12.63% |
| Associates Degree | 5,767 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,841 | 19.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,319 | 12.79% |
| High School Graduate | 29,903 | 28.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,026 | 5.78% |
| Some College | 16,157 | 15.51% |
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 | 57,578 | 48,687 | 23,657 |
| Black | 32,734 | 26,234 | 4,715 |
| Hispanic | 7,750 | 4,914 | 1,655 |
| 2+ Races | 5,042 | 4,039 | 1,830 |
| Other Race | 3,224 | 1,801 | 291 |
| Asian | 2,539 | 2,234 | 1,917 |
| Native American | 331 | 238 | 50 |
| Islander | 8 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 87.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,402 | $65,635 | $53,530 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,029 | $77,845 | $64,091 |
| High School Graduate | $32,428 | $33,234 | $31,047 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,481 | $29,793 | $21,272 |
| Overall | $41,207 | $45,069 | $38,192 |
| Some College | $36,672 | $39,937 | $31,217 |
$41,207
Average Earnings
$45,069
Average Male
$38,192
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.43% of Center township residents speak only English, while 11.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47,200 | 15,733 | 33.33% |
| White | 74,370 | 14,808 | 19.91% |
| Hispanic | 15,959 | 4,682 | 29.34% |
| Multiple | 9,680 | 2,888 | 29.83% |
| Other | 6,355 | 2,151 | 33.85% |
| Asian | 3,349 | 616 | 18.39% |
| Native | 341 | 32 | 9.38% |
| Islander | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
25.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.53%
Male Poverty Rate
27.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center township is Islander, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center township is Native, with 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.12% |
| High School | 24.02% |
| Some College | 20.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.41% |
| Female Employed | 11.61% |
| Male Employed | 9.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,187 | $86,214 |
| Households | $45,762 | $70,142 |
| Married Families | $87,680 | $115,799 |
| Non Families | $36,425 | $56,662 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
6,710
Number of Veterans
5,976
Male Veterans
734
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,034 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,317 |
| First Gulf War | 1,198 |
| Korea | 283 |
| World War II | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1,917 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,668 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,397 |
| 75+ | 1,078 |
| 18 to 34 | 650 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,742 | 5.33% |
| Black | 2,471 | 6.77% |
| 2+ Races | 273 | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 80 | 22.16% |
| Asian | 68 | 2.3% |
| Other Race | 68 | 1.73% |
| Islander | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
66.85%
Born in Center township
92.77%
Native Born
7.23%
Foreign Born
5.25%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
92.77% of Center township residents were born in the United States, with 66.85% having been born in Indiana. 5.25% 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 | 149,807 | -313 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 150,120 | -313 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 150,433 | -313 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 150,746 | -313 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 151,059 | -313 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 151,372 | -313 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 151,685 | -313 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 151,998 | -452 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 152,450 | -958 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 153,408 | 1,891 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 151,517 | 573 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 150,944 | 1,050 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 149,894 | 513 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 149,381 | 1,123 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 148,258 | 528 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 147,730 | 818 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 146,912 | 1,875 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 145,037 | 1,317 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 143,720 | 1,032 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 142,688 | 0 | 0% |