Eel township is located in Cass County Indiana. Eel township has a 2024 population of 18,534. Eel township is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually but its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,598 in 2020.
The average household income in Eel township is $57,290 with a poverty rate of 16.19%. The median age in Eel township is 35.8 years: 34 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,965 | 69.98% |
| Other race | 2,651 | 14.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,823 | 9.84% |
| Asian | 489 | 2.64% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 262 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 7,005 | 2.58 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 2,723 | 1.27 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Married | 2,590 | 3.47 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Female | 1,219 | 3.27 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 473 | 3.39 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,511 | 12.69% |
| Associates Degree | 765 | 6.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,073 | 9.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 464 | 3.9% |
| High School Graduate | 5,409 | 45.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 809 | 6.8% |
| Some College | 1,874 | 15.74% |
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 | 7,872 | 6,855 | 979 |
| Hispanic | 3,015 | 1,874 | 313 |
| Other Race | 1,481 | 933 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 1,078 | 644 | 69 |
| Asian | 379 | 253 | 249 |
| Black | 219 | 218 | 0 |
| Native American | 94 | 55 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,654 | $55,585 | $35,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $67,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,096 | $39,375 | $28,864 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,184 | $35,062 | $27,203 |
| Overall | $35,608 | $39,647 | $29,063 |
| Some College | $37,423 | $44,286 | $30,993 |
$35,608
Average Earnings
$39,647
Average Male
$29,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.27% of Eel township residents speak only English, while 27.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,675 | 1,668 | 15.63% |
| Hispanic | 5,813 | 1,000 | 17.2% |
| Other | 2,640 | 465 | 17.61% |
| Multiple | 1,792 | 329 | 18.36% |
| Black | 269 | 48 | 17.84% |
| Native | 262 | 7 | 2.67% |
16.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.11%
Male Poverty Rate
16.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eel township is Multiple, with 18.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eel township is Native, with 2.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.73% |
| Some College | 13.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.58% |
| Female Employed | 8.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.55% |
| Male Employed | 5.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,116 | $64,239 |
| Households | $46,073 | $57,290 |
| Married Families | $71,544 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,447 | $42,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
840
Number of Veterans
808
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 212 |
| First Gulf War | 192 |
| Vietnam | 156 |
| World War II | 59 |
| Korea | 49 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 242 |
| 75+ | 186 |
| 65 to 74 | 178 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 7.86% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 3.72% |
| Other Race | 26 | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.69% |
| Black | 6 | 2.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
59.93%
Born in Eel township
82.92%
Native Born
17.08%
Foreign Born
11.78%
Non Citizen
5.3%
Naturalized
82.92% of Eel township residents were born in the United States, with 59.93% having been born in Indiana. 11.78% 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 | 18,734 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 18,694 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 18,654 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 18,614 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 18,574 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 18,534 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 18,494 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 18,454 | -22 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 18,476 | -122 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 18,598 | 718 | 4.02% |
| 2019 | 17,880 | -144 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 18,024 | 12 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 18,012 | -50 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 18,062 | -79 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 18,141 | -210 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 18,351 | -56 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,407 | -113 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 18,520 | -65 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 18,585 | -44 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 18,629 | 0 | 0% |