Posey township is located in Harrison County Indiana. Posey township has a 2024 population of 2,894. Posey township is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,841 in 2020.
The average household income in Posey township is $77,785 with a poverty rate of 5.72%. The median age in Posey township is 39.8 years: 39.2 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Posey township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,757 | 96.7% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.65% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,032 | 2.76 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 572 | 3.5 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 343 | 1.42 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 75 | 3.37 | 52 | 48 |
| Male | 42 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 4.96% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 9.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 9.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 5.17% |
| High School Graduate | 870 | 44.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 483 | 24.95% |
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 | 1,908 | 1,783 | 277 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $43,728 |
| Graduate Degree | $23,480 | $0 | $23,456 |
| High School Graduate | $50,531 | $51,678 | $20,824 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,643 | $39,643 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,107 | $51,219 | $36,458 |
| Some College | $45,723 | $47,128 | $39,732 |
$45,107
Average Earnings
$51,219
Average Male
$36,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.96% of Posey township residents speak only English, while 0.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,757 | 162 | 5.88% |
| Multiple | 47 | 1 | 2.13% |
5.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.74%
Male Poverty Rate
4.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Posey township is White, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Posey township is Multiple, with 2.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.04% |
| High School | 3.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.07% |
| Male Employed | 0.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,303 | $79,369 |
| Households | $74,122 | $77,785 |
| Married Families | $89,088 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $72,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
145
Number of Veterans
145
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 7.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
57.52%
Born in Posey township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Posey township residents were born in the United States, with 57.52% 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 | 2,989 | 19 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 2,970 | 19 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 2,951 | 19 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 2,932 | 19 | 0.65% |
| 2025 | 2,913 | 19 | 0.66% |
| 2024 | 2,894 | 19 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 2,875 | 19 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 2,856 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 2,853 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 2,841 | -173 | -5.74% |
| 2019 | 3,014 | 27 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 2,987 | 37 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 2,950 | 13 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 2,937 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 2,926 | 29 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2,897 | 16 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 2,881 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 2,880 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 2,892 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 2,900 | 0 | 0% |