Jackson township

County:: Porter County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 27.019
State:: Indiana

Jackson township is located in Porter County, Indiana. Jackson township has a 2025 population of 5,666. Jackson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,601 in 2020.

The average household income in Jackson township is $140,753 with a poverty rate of 1.55%. The median age in Jackson township is 48.7 years: 51 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson township includes 94.21% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	5,289	94.21%
Two or more races	168	2.99%
Black or African American	114	2.03%
Asian	25	0.45%
Other race	11	0.2%
Native American	7	0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Jackson township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson township's average per capita income is $66,488. Household income levels show a median of $125,600. The poverty rate stands at 1.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$135,288	-
Families	$131,472	$151,696
Households	$125,600	$140,753
Non Families	$53,563	$76,787

$66,488

Average Income

$125,600

Median Household Income

1.55%

Poverty Rate