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Harrison Township, Delaware County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°15′36″N 85°30′35″W / 40.26000°N 85.50972°W / 40.26000; -85.50972
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Harrison Township
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Location of Harrison Township in Delaware County
Location of Harrison Township in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°15′36″N 85°30′35″W / 40.26000°N 85.50972°W / 40.26000; -85.50972
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total42.42 sq mi (109.9 km2)
 • Land42.3 sq mi (110 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,463[1]
 • Density81.6/sq mi (31.5/km2)
FIPS code18-31756[3]
GNIS feature ID453384

Harrison Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2020 census, its population was 3,463 and it contained 1,462 housing units.[1]

History

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The Job Garner-Jacob W. Miller House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 42.42 square miles (109.9 km2), of which 42.3 square miles (110 km2) (or 99.72%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) (or 0.28%) is water.[5] Emerald Lake is in this township.

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains three cemeteries, Hinton and Nottingham.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18902,041
19002,1063.2%
19101,782−15.4%
19201,539−13.6%
19301,513−1.7%
19401,5190.4%
19501,6005.3%
19601,92720.4%
19702,98354.8%
19803,58520.2%
19903,336−6.9%
20003,4252.7%
20103,327−2.9%
20203,4634.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census

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As of the census[1] of 2020, there were 3,463 people, 1,312 households, and 646 families living in the township. The population density was 81.63 inhabitants per square mile (31.5/km2). There were 1,462 housing units at an average density of 34.46 per square mile (13.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 94.4% White, 9.8% African American, 6.4% Asian, 7.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,312 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.18.

21.5% of the population had never been married. 59.2% of residents were married and not separated, 9.3% were widowed, 10.0% were divorced, and 0.0% were separated.

The median age in the township was 38.9. 12.1% of residents were under the age of 5; 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 71.4% were age 18 or older; and 24.8% were age 65 or older. 6.4% of the population were veterans.

The most common language spoken at home was English with 98.4% speaking it at home, 0.5% spoke Spanish at home, 0.9% spoke another Indo-European language at home, and 0.2% spoke some other language. 1.4% of the population were foreign born.

The median household income in Harrison Township was $71,164, 26.7% greater than the median average for the state of Indiana. 13.2% of the population were in poverty, including 21.0% of residents under the age of 18. The poverty rate for the township was 0.3% higher than that of the state. 21.3% of the population were disabled and 6.4% had no healthcare coverage. 37.1% of the population had attained a high school or equivalent degree, 21.5% had attended college but received no degree, 9.9% had attained an Associate's degree or higher, 11.6% had attained a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.0% had a graduate or professional degree. 30.4% had no degree. 49.6% of Harrison Township residents were employed, working a mean of 38.4 hours per week. 150 housing units were vacant at a density of 3.5 per square mile (1.4/km2).

References

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  • "Harrison Township, Delaware County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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