Jennings township is located in Scott County Indiana. Jennings township has a 2024 population of 6,618. Jennings township is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,439 in 2020.
The average household income in Jennings township is $53,335 with a poverty rate of 16.54%. The median age in Jennings township is 41 years: 39.9 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jennings township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,188 | 95.66% |
| Two or more races | 247 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,615 | 2.47 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 1,155 | 3.05 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 951 | 1.16 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 397 | 3.8 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 112 | 2.97 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 442 | 9.95% |
| Associates Degree | 251 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 307 | 6.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 2.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,144 | 48.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 311 | 7% |
| Some College | 869 | 19.55% |
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 | 4,199 | 3,501 | 399 |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 158 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 81 | 28 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 0 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 30.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,455 | $0 | $71,136 |
| High School Graduate | $30,103 | $40,325 | $21,431 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,880 | $34,044 | $27,654 |
| Overall | $30,651 | $40,674 | $24,233 |
| Some College | $46,016 | $53,676 | $26,076 |
$30,651
Average Earnings
$40,674
Average Male
$24,233
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.31% of Jennings township residents speak only English, while 0.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,961 | 1,025 | 17.2% |
| Other | 21 | 9 | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 9 | 4.64% |
| Multiple | 247 | 9 | 3.64% |
16.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.18%
Male Poverty Rate
19.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jennings township is Other, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jennings township is Multiple, with 3.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.56% |
| High School | 22.9% |
| Some College | 9.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.11% |
| Male Employed | 0.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,156 | $64,227 |
| Households | $41,673 | $53,335 |
| Married Families | $60,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,353 | $31,505 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
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
292
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 144 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 13 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 4.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
64.96%
Born in Jennings township
99.15%
Native Born
0.85%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.15% of Jennings township residents were born in the United States, with 64.96% having been born in Indiana. 0.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,883 | 53 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 6,830 | 53 | 0.78% |
| 2027 | 6,777 | 53 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 6,724 | 53 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 6,671 | 53 | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 6,618 | 53 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 6,565 | 53 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 6,512 | 68 | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 6,444 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 6,439 | -19 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 6,458 | 19 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 6,439 | -29 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 6,468 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 6,447 | -9 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 6,456 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 6,460 | -43 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 6,503 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 6,503 | -61 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 6,564 | -85 | -1.28% |
| 2010 | 6,649 | 0 | 0% |