Carter township, Indiana
Carter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Carter township is a geographic entity located in Spencer County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,236. The land area covers 35.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,236 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ±5.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,147 | ±103 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,195 | ±103 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,147 | ±103 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $164,300 | ±$20,649 |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | ±$223 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,288 | ±$16,719 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,051 | ±$3,652 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 247 | ±122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,541 | ±175 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CARTER
GUS Population: 3,261 (2024)
ID: 164138
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 97, DALE IN 47523
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GUS Population: 20,192 (2024)
ID: 163454
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
200 MAIN ST, RM 12, ROCKPORT IN 47635-1493
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Huntingburg, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Chrisney, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Dale, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Ferdinand, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Ferdinand, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincoln City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Lincoln City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Holland, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Huntingburg, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lamar, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Meinrad School of Theology
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College | 8.4 mi away | 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN, 47577 |
8123576611
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LINCOLN HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 105 WALLACE STREET, DALE, IN, 47523 |
(812) 937-7170
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Oakland City University
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College | 24.3 mi away | 138 N Lucretia St, Oakland City, IN, 47660-1099 |
8007375125
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FERDINAND BRANCH
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 112 EAST 16TH STREET, FERDINAND, IN, 47532 |
(812) 367-1671
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HUNTINGBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 419 NORTH JACKSON STREET, HUNTINGBURG, IN, 47542 |
(812) 683-2052
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TENNYSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 318 NORTH MAIN STREET, TENNYSON, IN, 47637 |
(812) 974-3385
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CHRISNEY BRANCH
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 228 E NORTH ST, CHRISNEY, IN, 47611 |
(812) 362-8471
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JASPER-DUBOIS COUNTY CONTRACTUAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 100 3RD AVE, SUITE B, JASPER, IN, 47546 |
(812) 482-2712
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GRANDVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 403 MAIN STREET, GRANDVIEW, IN, 47615 |
(812) 649-9732
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LEWISPORT BRANCH
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 400 2ND STREET, LEWISPORT, KY, 42351 |
(270) 295-3765
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SAINT MEINRAD, IN US, located 8.4 miles from Carter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.0° | 25.7° | 34.3° | 3.53" | 3.0" |
| February | 48.2° | 28.7° | 38.5° | 3.50" | 2.4" |
| March | 58.2° | 36.5° | 47.4° | 4.75" | 1.3" |
| April | 69.1° | 46.0° | 57.5° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.0° | 55.2° | 66.1° | 5.39" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.3° | 63.4° | 73.8° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 66.7° | 76.6° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.6° | 65.1° | 75.9° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.6° | 58.3° | 70.0° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.8° | 47.1° | 58.9° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.7° | 36.9° | 47.3° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| December | 46.8° | 29.6° | 38.2° | 4.04" | 1.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale town | Town | 1.6 mi | — |
| Mariah Hill CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Santa Claus town | Town | 3.8 mi | — |
| Gentryville town | Town | 5.3 mi | — |
| Holland town | Town | 7.0 mi | — |
| St. Meinrad CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1814710576. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.