Center township, Indiana
Center township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Center township is a geographic entity located in LaPorte County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 25,168. The land area covers 31.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 25,168 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,017 | ±411 | 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 | 11,481 | ±460 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,017 | ±411 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,464 | ±308 |
| Median Home Value | $191,800 | ±$15,506 |
| Median Gross Rent | $935 | ±$62 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,142 | ±$6,032 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,960 | ±$2,248 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,391 | ±813 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,308 | ±610 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±2.1% |
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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GUS Population: 25,202 (2024)
ID: 103967
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
1700 LINCOLNWAY PL, LA PORTE IN 46350-3199
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GUS Population: 111,348 (2024)
ID: 163441
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
555 MICHIGAN AVE, STE 202, LAPORTE IN 46350-3372
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Chesterton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Walkerton, 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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Valparaiso University
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College | 19.0 mi away | US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 |
2194645000
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LA PORTE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 904 INDIANA AVE., LA PORTE, IN, 46350 |
(219) 362-6156
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College of Court Reporting Inc
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College | 19.9 mi away | 455 West Lincolnway, Suite A, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 |
2195311459
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COOLSPRING BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 6925 WEST 400 NORTH, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360 |
(219) 879-3272
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LA PORTE COUNTY PUBLIC MOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 1 EAST MICHIGAN STREET, ROLLING PRAIRIE, IN, 46371 |
(219) 363-6156
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ROLLING PRAIRIE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 1 EAST MICHIGAN, ROLLING PRAIRIE, IN, 46371 |
(219) 778-2390
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MICHIGAN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 100 EAST 4TH STREET, MICHIGAN CITY, IN, 46360 |
(219) 873-3040
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WESTVILLE-NEW DURHAM TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 153 MAIN STREET, WESTVILLE, IN, 46391 |
(219) 785-2015
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UNION MILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 3727 WEST 800 SOUTH, UNION MILLS, IN, 46382 |
(219) 767-2604
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NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 33 NORTH THOMPSON STREET, NEW BUFFALO, MI, 49117 |
(269) 469-2933
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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 LAPORTE, IN US, located 2.4 miles from Center township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2° | 17.3° | 24.2° | 3.01" | 23.0" |
| February | 35.1° | 20.3° | 27.7° | 2.52" | 16.0" |
| March | 46.0° | 28.7° | 37.4° | 2.70" | 7.1" |
| April | 58.8° | 39.3° | 49.0° | 3.77" | 1.1" |
| May | 70.0° | 50.0° | 60.0° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 59.7° | 69.3° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 64.0° | 73.1° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 62.8° | 71.5° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.4° | 55.2° | 64.8° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.0° | 43.9° | 53.0° | 4.11" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.7° | 32.9° | 40.3° | 3.24" | 4.0" |
| December | 36.2° | 23.5° | 29.9° | 2.85" | 13.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Trail Creek town | Town | 6.4 mi | — |
| Michigan City city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Rolling Prairie CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Kingsbury town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
| Pottawattamie Park town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1809111494. • 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.