Blue River township is located in Johnson County Indiana. Blue River township has a 2024 population of 4,846. Blue River township is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue River township is $68,375 with a poverty rate of 13.62%. The median age in Blue River township is 39.5 years: 40 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue River township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,663 | 96.62% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 1.62% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.99% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,900 | 2.54 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 890 | 2.95 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 656 | 1.16 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Female | 290 | 4.19 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 64 | 3.34 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 372 | 10.41% |
| Associates Degree | 380 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 252 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 150 | 4.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,582 | 44.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 701 | 19.62% |
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 | 3,475 | 2,981 | 388 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 14 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 51.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,596 | $41,587 | $41,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,813 | $44,200 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,458 | $28,941 | $29,854 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,260 | $33,482 | $22,333 |
| Overall | $30,674 | $32,143 | $30,293 |
| Some College | $30,212 | $29,740 | $30,495 |
$30,674
Average Earnings
$32,143
Average Male
$30,293
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.47% of Blue River township residents speak only English, while 1.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,580 | 632 | 13.8% |
| Black | 27 | 14 | 51.85% |
13.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.73%
Male Poverty Rate
12.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue River township is Black, with 51.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue River township is White, with 13.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.49% |
| High School | 9.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.21% |
| Some College | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.64% |
| Female Employed | 8.42% |
| Male Employed | 7.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,817 | $79,172 |
| Households | $52,169 | $68,375 |
| Married Families | $74,519 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,222 | $40,530 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
242
Number of Veterans
229
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 6.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
77.02%
Born in Blue River township
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
99.17% of Blue River township residents were born in the United States, with 77.02% having been born in Indiana. 0.06% 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 | 5,011 | 33 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 4,978 | 33 | 0.67% |
| 2027 | 4,945 | 33 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 4,912 | 33 | 0.68% |
| 2025 | 4,879 | 33 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 4,846 | 33 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 4,813 | 33 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 4,780 | -42 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 4,822 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 4,825 | -310 | -6.04% |
| 2019 | 5,135 | 18 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 5,117 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 5,115 | 29 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 5,086 | 48 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 5,038 | 20 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,018 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,013 | 32 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 4,981 | 28 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 4,953 | 12 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 4,941 | 0 | 0% |