Eel township is located in Cass County Indiana. Eel township has a 2024 population of 18,534. Eel township is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually but its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,598 in 2020.
The average household income in Eel township is $56,567 with a poverty rate of 19.2%. The median age in Eel township is 36.6 years: 34.6 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,075 | 70.44% |
| Other race | 2,873 | 15.48% |
| Two or more races | 1,767 | 9.52% |
| Black or African American | 353 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 322 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,033 | 2.56 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 2,752 | 1.26 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 2,668 | 3.43 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 1,034 | 3.29 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 579 | 3.44 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,237 | 10.39% |
| Associates Degree | 786 | 6.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,022 | 8.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 412 | 3.46% |
| High School Graduate | 5,181 | 43.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,095 | 9.2% |
| Some College | 2,169 | 18.22% |
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 | 8,170 | 7,101 | 916 |
| Hispanic | 2,862 | 1,702 | 248 |
| Other Race | 1,538 | 922 | 111 |
| 2+ Races | 950 | 526 | 69 |
| Asian | 322 | 270 | 259 |
| Black | 196 | 194 | 0 |
| Native American | 101 | 95 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $52,755 | $40,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $27,409 | $0 | $26,691 |
| High School Graduate | $33,470 | $39,906 | $28,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,292 | $29,631 | $22,500 |
| Overall | $35,806 | $40,579 | $29,824 |
| Some College | $39,637 | $50,434 | $31,925 |
$35,806
Average Earnings
$40,579
Average Male
$29,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.41% of Eel township residents speak only English, while 28.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,056 | 1,958 | 17.71% |
| Hispanic | 5,566 | 1,059 | 19.03% |
| Other | 2,860 | 572 | 20% |
| Multiple | 1,733 | 467 | 26.95% |
| Black | 279 | 50 | 17.92% |
| Native | 173 | 6 | 3.47% |
19.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.01%
Male Poverty Rate
19.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eel township is Multiple, with 26.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eel township is Native, with 3.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.43% |
| High School | 19.3% |
| Some College | 14.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.95% |
| Female Employed | 8.9% |
| Male Employed | 6.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,537 | $66,064 |
| Households | $45,444 | $56,567 |
| Married Families | $75,934 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,262 | $38,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,089
Number of Veterans
1,079
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 258 |
| Vietnam | 235 |
| Second Gulf War | 222 |
| Korea | 113 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 297 |
| 75+ | 268 |
| 65 to 74 | 203 |
| 55 to 64 | 198 |
| 18 to 34 | 123 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 962 | 9.68% |
| Asian | 54 | 16.77% |
| Other Race | 40 | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 1.12% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 2.07% |
| Black | 5 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
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
60.16%
Born in Eel township
82.65%
Native Born
17.35%
Foreign Born
12.12%
Non Citizen
5.23%
Naturalized
82.65% of Eel township residents were born in the United States, with 60.16% having been born in Indiana. 12.12% 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 | 18,734 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 18,694 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 18,654 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 18,614 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 18,574 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 18,534 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 18,494 | 40 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 18,454 | -22 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 18,476 | -122 | -0.66% |
| 2020 | 18,598 | 718 | 4.02% |
| 2019 | 17,880 | -144 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 18,024 | 12 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 18,012 | -50 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 18,062 | -79 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 18,141 | -210 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 18,351 | -56 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,407 | -113 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 18,520 | -65 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 18,585 | -44 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 18,629 | 0 | 0% |