Washington township is located in LaPorte County Indiana. Washington township has a 2024 population of 1,233. Washington township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,227 in 2020.
The average household income in Washington township is $75,360 with a poverty rate of 24.82%. The median age in Washington township is 39 years: 34.9 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washington township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,029 | 84.28% |
| Other race | 96 | 7.86% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 4.01% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 493 | 2.48 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Married | 248 | 2.81 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 143 | 1.38 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 61 | 3.13 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Male | 41 | 3.34 | 39 | 61 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
85.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 7.67% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 13.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 11.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 412 | 49.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 3.48% |
| Some College | 33 | 3.96% |
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 | 695 | 617 | 172 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 74 | 0 |
| Black | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 27 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $110,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,438 | $39,688 | $29,242 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,100 | $12,650 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,078 | $36,339 | $35,833 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$36,078
Average Earnings
$36,339
Average Male
$35,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.75% of Washington township residents speak only English, while 9.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 970 | 252 | 25.98% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 51 | 33.55% |
24.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.32%
Male Poverty Rate
16.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washington township is Hispanic, with 33.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washington township is White, with 25.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.9% |
| Some College | 0.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 20.76% |
| Female Employed | 5.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,329 | $67,121 |
| Households | $65,711 | $75,360 |
| Married Families | $67,159 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,827 | $95,232 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
97
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 9.66% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 20% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 38.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
69.37%
Born in Washington township
96.15%
Native Born
3.85%
Foreign Born
2.7%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
96.15% of Washington township residents were born in the United States, with 69.37% having been born in Indiana. 2.7% 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 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,233 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 1,236 | 9 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 1,227 | -128 | -9.45% |
| 2019 | 1,355 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,354 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 1,349 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,349 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1,353 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 1,359 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 1,354 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 1,357 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,357 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 1,358 | 0 | 0% |