Jackson township is located in Elkhart County Indiana. Jackson township has a 2024 population of 4,975. Jackson township is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,997 in 2020.
The average household income in Jackson township is $97,182 with a poverty rate of 7%. The median age in Jackson township is 36.6 years: 36 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jackson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,661 | 93.95% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 4.37% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.87% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,645 | 3.01 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Married | 1,219 | 3.4 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 281 | 1.49 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 80 | 2.95 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
| Male | 65 | 2.48 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 327 | 10.06% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 4.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 479 | 14.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 371 | 11.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,159 | 35.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 248 | 7.63% |
| Some College | 512 | 15.76% |
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 | 3,034 | 2,459 | 815 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 206 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 157 | 19 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,594 | $64,808 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,137 | $79,531 | $68,187 |
| High School Graduate | $33,310 | $80,000 | $21,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,454 | $37,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,152 | $73,068 | $24,982 |
| Some College | $56,507 | $67,411 | $44,792 |
$46,152
Average Earnings
$73,068
Average Male
$24,982
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.4% of Jackson township residents speak only English, while 16.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,471 | 311 | 6.96% |
| Asian | 43 | 34 | 79.07% |
7%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.66%
Male Poverty Rate
8.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson township is Asian, with 79.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson township is White, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.65% |
| High School | 5.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.06% |
| Some College | 1.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 6.03% |
| Female Employed | 4.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,178 | $101,032 |
| Households | $95,817 | $97,182 |
| Married Families | $105,819 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,096 | $76,592 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.4%
Male Marriage Rate
66.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 3.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
78.61%
Born in Jackson township
94.78%
Native Born
5.22%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
4.74%
Naturalized
94.78% of Jackson township residents were born in the United States, with 78.61% having been born in Indiana. 0.48% 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 | 4,930 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 4,939 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 4,948 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 4,957 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 4,966 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 4,975 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 4,984 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 4,993 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 4,998 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 4,997 | 467 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 4,530 | 22 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 4,508 | 25 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 4,483 | 22 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 4,461 | 20 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 4,441 | 42 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 4,399 | 35 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 4,364 | 34 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 4,330 | 20 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 4,310 | 23 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 4,287 | 0 | 0% |