Center township is located in Marshall County Indiana. Center township has a 2024 population of 16,494. Center township is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 5.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,585 in 2020.
The average household income in Center township is $83,546 with a poverty rate of 12.62%. The median age in Center township is 39.1 years: 35.5 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,552 | 85.44% |
| Other race | 1,389 | 8.76% |
| Two or more races | 706 | 4.45% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.08% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,119 | 2.53 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 2,670 | 3.47 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 2,364 | 1.2 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 677 | 3.47 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 408 | 2.52 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 828 | 8.01% |
| Associates Degree | 933 | 9.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,573 | 15.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 831 | 8.03% |
| High School Graduate | 3,820 | 36.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 580 | 5.61% |
| Some College | 1,778 | 17.19% |
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 | 8,235 | 7,486 | 1,968 |
| Hispanic | 1,865 | 1,267 | 390 |
| Other Race | 933 | 561 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 276 | 158 | 32 |
| Black | 75 | 69 | 19 |
| Asian | 52 | 32 | 18 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,632 | $52,188 | $50,475 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,406 | $74,167 | $64,063 |
| High School Graduate | $45,435 | $50,960 | $33,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,396 | $36,322 | $43,358 |
| Overall | $47,378 | $52,557 | $41,280 |
| Some College | $45,774 | $60,056 | $30,560 |
$47,378
Average Earnings
$52,557
Average Male
$41,280
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.01% of Center township residents speak only English, while 17.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,610 | 1,141 | 9.83% |
| Hispanic | 3,375 | 769 | 22.79% |
| Other | 1,389 | 329 | 23.69% |
| Multiple | 702 | 73 | 10.4% |
| Native | 29 | 15 | 51.72% |
| Black | 33 | 14 | 42.42% |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 100% |
12.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
15.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center township is White, with 9.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.91% |
| Some College | 16.71% |
| High School | 8.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.59% |
| Female Employed | 8.68% |
| Male Employed | 6.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,598 | $99,585 |
| Households | $61,954 | $83,546 |
| Married Families | $99,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,757 | $55,336 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
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
977
Number of Veterans
881
Male Veterans
96
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 405 |
| Second Gulf War | 206 |
| Vietnam | 182 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 346 |
| 35 to 54 | 231 |
| 65 to 74 | 178 |
| 75+ | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 950 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 8.92% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.62% |
| Other Race | 12 | 1.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
72.73%
Born in Center township
90.53%
Native Born
9.47%
Foreign Born
6.56%
Non Citizen
2.91%
Naturalized
90.53% of Center township residents were born in the United States, with 72.73% having been born in Indiana. 6.56% 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 | 17,614 | 224 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 17,390 | 224 | 1.3% |
| 2027 | 17,166 | 224 | 1.32% |
| 2026 | 16,942 | 224 | 1.34% |
| 2025 | 16,718 | 224 | 1.36% |
| 2024 | 16,494 | 224 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 16,270 | 224 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 16,046 | 273 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 15,773 | 188 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 15,585 | 300 | 1.96% |
| 2019 | 15,285 | -53 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 15,338 | -48 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 15,386 | -82 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 15,468 | -57 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 15,525 | -66 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 15,591 | 50 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 15,541 | -13 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 15,554 | -13 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 15,567 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 15,561 | 0 | 0% |