Jefferson township is located in Owen County Indiana. Jefferson township has a 2024 population of 1,011. Jefferson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,001 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson township is $232,141 with a poverty rate of 20.13%. The median age in Jefferson township is 31.4 years: 26.1 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,114 | 97.98% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 2.02% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 291 | 3.91 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 163 | 4.31 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 68 | 2.79 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Female | 54 | 4.3 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Male | 6 | 2.17 | 0 | 100 |
4.02
Average Family Size
3.91
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 5.5% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 4.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 9.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 5.5% |
| High School Graduate | 220 | 33.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 27.33% |
| Some College | 91 | 13.89% |
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 | 612 | 437 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 71.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,919 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,537 | $0 | $17,163 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,386 | $42,273 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,322 | $46,328 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $45,964 |
$45,322
Average Earnings
$46,328
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.65% of Jefferson township residents speak only English, while 12.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 995 | 206 | 20.7% |
| Multiple | 23 | 3 | 13.04% |
20.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.55%
Male Poverty Rate
24.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is White, with 20.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is Multiple, with 13.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.79% |
| Some College | 2.52% |
| High School | 1.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,240 | $272,145 |
| Households | $87,750 | $232,141 |
| Married Families | $90,913 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $65,091 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
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
108
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 11.31% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 86.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
0%
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
71.77%
Born in Jefferson township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Jefferson township residents were born in the United States, with 71.77% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,021 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 1,019 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 1,017 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 1,015 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,013 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,011 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,009 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,007 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,010 | 9 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,001 | -109 | -9.82% |
| 2019 | 1,110 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 1,109 | 7 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 1,102 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 1,107 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,103 | -8 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 1,111 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 1,118 | -11 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 1,129 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 1,135 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,138 | 0 | 0% |