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West Creek township

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
61.957
State:
Indiana

West Creek township is located in Lake County, Indiana. West Creek township has a 2026 population of 8,123. West Creek township is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 5.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,701 in 2020.

The median household income in West Creek township is $87,346 with a poverty rate of 2.01%. The median age in West Creek township is 43.5 years: 40 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.3 males.

8.1K
Total Population
131
Density (mi²)
81 1.01%
Growth

West Creek township Population

West Creek township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,123811.01%
20258,042811.02%
20247,961811.03%
20237,880340.43%
20227,846670.86%
20217,779781.01%
20207,701200.26%
20196,900691.01%
20186,831310.46%
20176,800200.29%
20166,78080.12%
20156,772-21-0.31%
20146,79300%
20136,793-3-0.04%
20126,796-16-0.23%
20116,812-14-0.21%
20106,81020.03%

Median Age

Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 40 years

West Creek township Adults

There are 5,810 adults, (1,516 of whom are seniors) in West Creek township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,729 (47.5%)
Male: 4,114 (52.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Creek township includes 90.49% White, 3.71% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,09790.49%
Two or more races3554.53%
Other race2913.71%
Native American540.69%
Asian460.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2423.09%
Two or more races1271.62%
White600.77%
Native American440.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,03789.72%
Two or more races2282.91%
Other race490.62%
Asian460.59%
Native American100.13%

West Creek township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Creek township 's average per capita income is $57,792. Household income levels show a median of $87,346. The poverty rate stands at 2.01%.

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$123,196-
Families$111,544$125,987
Households$87,346$109,494
Non Families$39,837$62,833

$57,792

Average Income

$87,346

Median Household Income

2.01%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)