Center township, Indiana
Center township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Center township is a geographic entity located in Porter County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 47,315. The land area covers 29.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 47,315 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,161 | ±522 | 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 | 20,384 | ±587 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,161 | ±522 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,223 | ±292 |
| Median Home Value | $304,800 | ±$13,359 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,195 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,022 | ±$5,831 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,976 | ±$2,003 |
| Poverty Rate | 11% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,903 | ±979 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 23,383 | ±788 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.4% | ±1.9% |
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: 47,226 (2024)
ID: 104002
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CENTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
202 ROOSEVELT RD, VALPARAISO IN 46383-5139
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GUS Population: 175,860 (2024)
ID: 194492
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
155 INDIANA AVE, VALPARAISO IN 46383-5502
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Gary, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lake Station, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Chesterton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Gary, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Gary, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Michigan City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Gary, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Boone Grove, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Valparaiso, 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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College of Court Reporting Inc
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College | 0.7 mi away | 455 West Lincolnway, Suite A, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 |
2195311459
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PORTER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 103 JEFFERSON STREET, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383 |
(219) 462-0524
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Valparaiso University
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College | 2.0 mi away | US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 |
2194645000
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SOUTH HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 403 WEST 700 NORTH, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385 |
(219) 462-0524
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Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
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College Vocational | 13.6 mi away | 7990 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410-5540 |
2197939246
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PORTAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 2665 IRVING STREET, PORTAGE, IN, 46368 |
(219) 462-0524
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Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College
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College Vocational | 14.1 mi away | 4853 Broadway Street, Gary, IN, 46409-2404 |
2198849954120
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WESTCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 200 WEST INDIANA AVENUE, CHESTERTON, IN, 46304 |
(219) 926-7696
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Denmark College
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 8101 Polo Club Dr, Merrillville, IN, 46410 |
2197369999
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WINFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 10771 RANDOLPH STREET, CROWN POINT, IN, 46307 |
(219) 662-4039
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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 VALPARAISO WTR WKS, IN US, located 3.1 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 | 32.1° | 17.6° | 24.8° | 2.38" | 14.6" |
| February | 36.4° | 21.4° | 28.9° | 2.24" | 5.5" |
| March | 47.6° | 29.1° | 38.3° | 2.63" | 6.7" |
| April | 60.7° | 39.1° | 49.9° | 3.74" | 1.2" |
| May | 71.2° | 49.3° | 60.3° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.7° | 58.5° | 69.1° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.9° | 63.1° | 73.0° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.0° | 61.7° | 71.3° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 54.3° | 64.8° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.6° | 44.0° | 53.8° | 3.93" | 0.3" |
| November | 49.1° | 33.5° | 41.3° | 3.26" | 2.3" |
| December | 36.6° | 23.7° | 30.1° | 2.58" | 9.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso city | City | 1.2 mi | — |
| Aberdeen CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Shorewood Forest CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Salt Creek Commons CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| South Haven CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Wheeler CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1812711566. • 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.