Jackson township

County:: Wayne County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 27.98
State:: Indiana

Jackson township is located in Wayne County, Indiana. Jackson township has a 2025 population of 4,248. Jackson township is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,282 in 2020.

The average household income in Jackson township is $80,782 with a poverty rate of 15.14%. The median age in Jackson township is 43.5 years: 43.3 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson township includes 97.66% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	4,181	97.66%
Two or more races	71	1.66%
Asian	14	0.33%
Black or African American	10	0.23%
Other race	3	0.07%
Native American	2	0.05%
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 $39,320. Household income levels show a median of $53,786. The poverty rate stands at 15.14%.

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	$70,417	-
Families	$67,036	$103,483
Households	$53,786	$80,782
Non Families	$38,979	$41,100

$39,320

Average Income

$53,786

Median Household Income

15.14%

Poverty Rate