Jefferson township

County:: Newton County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 45.132
State:: Indiana

Jefferson township is located in Newton County, Indiana. Jefferson township has a 2025 population of 2,019. Jefferson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,003 in 2020.

The average household income in Jefferson township is $65,609 with a poverty rate of 17.59%. The median age in Jefferson township is 44.2 years: 42.4 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson township includes 86.25% White, 6.48% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,876	86.25%
Black or African American	141	6.48%
Two or more races	129	5.93%
Other race	29	1.33%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Jefferson township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson township's average per capita income is $39,231. Household income levels show a median of $62,912. The poverty rate stands at 17.59%.

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	$79,036	-
Families	$72,969	$73,182
Households	$62,912	$65,609
Non Families	$38,594	$42,933

$39,231

Average Income

$62,912

Median Household Income

17.59%

Poverty Rate