Jefferson township is located in Newton County, Indiana. Jefferson township has a 2026 population of 2,032. Jefferson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,002 in 2020.
The median household income in Jefferson township is $66,094 with a poverty rate of 13.44%. The median age in Jefferson township is 43.3 years: 45.1 years for males, and 42.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 45.1 years
There are 1,739 adults, (431 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson township.
Female: 1,152 (51.7%)
Male: 1,077 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Jefferson township includes 85.55% White, 6.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,907 | 85.55% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 127 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 53 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.27% |
Jefferson township 's average per capita income is $42,607. Household income levels show a median of $66,094. The poverty rate stands at 13.44%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,901 | - |
| Families | $80,117 | $82,458 |
| Households | $66,094 | $72,107 |
| Non Families | $40,417 | $41,487 |
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