Center township is located in Grant County Indiana. Center township has a 2024 population of 21,584. Center township is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually but its population has decreased by -0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,609 in 2020.
The average household income in Center township is $56,114 with a poverty rate of 30.47%. The median age in Center township is 31.2 years: 32.7 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Center township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,141 | 74.48% |
| Black or African American | 3,594 | 16.58% |
| Two or more races | 1,480 | 6.83% |
| Other race | 236 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,895 | 2.24 | 56 | 44 |
| Non Family | 3,599 | 1.18 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Married | 2,365 | 3.09 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 1,128 | 3.17 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Male | 803 | 3.25 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,091 | 8.71% |
| Associates Degree | 848 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 924 | 7.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 878 | 7.01% |
| High School Graduate | 5,020 | 40.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 693 | 5.53% |
| Some College | 3,079 | 24.57% |
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 | 9,165 | 7,880 | 1,580 |
| Black | 2,292 | 2,009 | 134 |
| Hispanic | 629 | 432 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 463 | 414 | 32 |
| Other Race | 196 | 127 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 28 |
| Native American | 36 | 22 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $47,524 | $39,848 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,386 | $63,942 | $49,545 |
| High School Graduate | $32,847 | $36,382 | $26,684 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,056 | $33,019 | $18,654 |
| Overall | $34,965 | $37,154 | $30,718 |
| Some College | $35,368 | $36,719 | $33,412 |
$34,965
Average Earnings
$37,154
Average Male
$30,718
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.1% of Center township residents speak only English, while 3.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,049 | 2,844 | 23.6% |
| Black | 3,409 | 1,463 | 42.92% |
| Multiple | 1,381 | 651 | 47.14% |
| Hispanic | 1,295 | 649 | 50.12% |
| Other | 193 | 69 | 35.75% |
| Native | 66 | 12 | 18.18% |
30.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.61%
Male Poverty Rate
32.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Center township is Hispanic, with 50.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Center township is Native, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.58% |
| High School | 26.11% |
| Some College | 24.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.65% |
| Female Employed | 19.09% |
| Male Employed | 11.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,272 | $63,207 |
| Households | $43,366 | $56,114 |
| Married Families | $78,224 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,339 | $44,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.1%
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
1,392
Number of Veterans
1,272
Male Veterans
120
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 502 |
| Second Gulf War | 321 |
| First Gulf War | 310 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 463 |
| 35 to 54 | 318 |
| 55 to 64 | 290 |
| 75+ | 263 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,039 | 7.7% |
| Black | 332 | 12.65% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.48% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 9 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
11.9%
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
69.9%
Born in Center township
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
1.5%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
97.94% of Center township residents were born in the United States, with 69.9% having been born in Indiana. 1.5% 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 | 21,934 | 70 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 21,864 | 70 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 21,794 | 70 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 21,724 | 70 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 21,654 | 70 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 21,584 | 70 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 21,514 | 70 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 21,444 | -59 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 21,503 | -106 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 21,609 | -288 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 21,897 | -84 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 21,981 | -111 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 22,092 | -118 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 22,210 | -308 | -1.37% |
| 2015 | 22,518 | -287 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 22,805 | -187 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 22,992 | -68 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 23,060 | -259 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 23,319 | -47 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 23,366 | 0 | 0% |