Jefferson township is located in Carroll County Indiana. Jefferson township has a 2024 population of 2,268. Jefferson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,240 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson township is $86,242 with a poverty rate of 2.85%. The median age in Jefferson township is 43.1 years: 39.6 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,462 | 96.74% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.16% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 991 | 2.57 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 430 | 1.46 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 428 | 3.31 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 68 | 4.74 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Male | 65 | 2.75 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 199 | 11.44% |
| Associates Degree | 259 | 14.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 174 | 10.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 6.9% |
| High School Graduate | 686 | 39.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 294 | 16.91% |
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 | 1,702 | 1,496 | 294 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $28,550 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,411 | $45,278 | $29,205 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,161 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,150 | $45,625 | $30,757 |
| Some College | $58,958 | $67,625 | $54,018 |
$32,150
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$30,757
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.55% of Jefferson township residents speak only English, while 0.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,423 | 72 | 2.97% |
2.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.09%
Male Poverty Rate
2.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is White, with 2.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is White, with 2.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 4.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.74% |
| High School | 1.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,250 | $92,012 |
| Households | $58,438 | $86,242 |
| Married Families | $61,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,803 | $75,881 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
129
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 6% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 7.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
84.09%
Born in Jefferson township
98.47%
Native Born
1.53%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
98.47% of Jefferson township residents were born in the United States, with 84.09% having been born in Indiana. 0.28% 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 | 2,283 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 2,280 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 2,277 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 2,274 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 2,271 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 2,268 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 2,265 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 2,262 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,262 | 22 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 2,240 | 57 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2,183 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 2,180 | 15 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 2,165 | 14 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 2,151 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,143 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 2,149 | -17 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 2,166 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 2,165 | 9 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 2,156 | -15 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 2,171 | 0 | 0% |