Deer Creek township is located in Miami County Indiana. Deer Creek township has a 2024 population of 4,675. Deer Creek township is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -0.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,707 in 2020.
The average household income in Deer Creek township is $83,009 with a poverty rate of 13.9%. The median age in Deer Creek township is 37.4 years: 38.9 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Deer Creek township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,831 | 81.23% |
| Black or African American | 409 | 8.67% |
| Two or more races | 272 | 5.77% |
| Asian | 142 | 3.01% |
| Other race | 62 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,388 | 2.79 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 836 | 3.28 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 333 | 0 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 149 | 4.05 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 70 | 2.9 | 100 | 0 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 376 | 11.43% |
| Associates Degree | 218 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 566 | 17.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 2.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,467 | 44.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 3.71% |
| Some College | 446 | 13.56% |
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 | 2,467 | 2,177 | 381 |
| Black | 401 | 318 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 102 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 86 | 28 |
| Asian | 135 | 135 | 135 |
| Other Race | 62 | 60 | 28 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,339 | $45,764 | $8,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,338 | $60,152 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,286 | $46,545 | $15,664 |
| Some College | $42,059 | $37,380 | $46,731 |
$35,286
Average Earnings
$46,545
Average Male
$15,664
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.31% of Deer Creek township residents speak only English, while 7.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,423 | 539 | 15.75% |
13.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.14%
Male Poverty Rate
20.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Deer Creek township is White, with 15.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Deer Creek township is White, with 15.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.34% |
| High School | 3.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.59% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,123 | $90,676 |
| Households | $61,151 | $83,009 |
| Married Families | $89,881 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,731 | $55,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
304
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
91
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 177 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 142 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 9.42% |
| Other Race | 28 | 45.16% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 16.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
74.26%
Born in Deer Creek township
96.03%
Native Born
3.97%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.03% of Deer Creek township residents were born in the United States, with 74.26% having been born in Indiana. 3.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,600 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 4,615 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 4,630 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 4,645 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 4,660 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 4,675 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 4,690 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 4,705 | -17 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 4,722 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 4,707 | -72 | -1.51% |
| 2019 | 4,779 | 35 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 4,744 | -47 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 4,791 | 79 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 4,712 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 4,734 | -57 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 4,791 | 23 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 4,768 | -60 | -1.24% |
| 2012 | 4,828 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 4,831 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 4,835 | 0 | 0% |