Center township, Indiana
Center township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Center township is a geographic entity located in Posey County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,453. The land area covers 25.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,453 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 652 | ±117 | 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 | 652 | ±117 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 652 | ±117 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $284,100 | ±$21,739 |
| Median Gross Rent | $535 | ±$293 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,974 | ±$67,821 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,530 | ±$6,238 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 66 | ±55 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 836 | ±164 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.1% | ±4.3% |
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 CENTER
GUS Population: 1,462 (2024)
ID: 164085
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
6255 SPRINGFIELD RD, WADESVILLE IN 47638-8715
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GUS Population: 25,067 (2024)
ID: 163450
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: POSEY COUNTY AUDITOR
126 E 3RD ST, RM 228, MOUNT VERNON IN 47620-1876
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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 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Evansville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Evansville, 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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University of Southern Indiana
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College | 11.4 mi away | 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47712 |
8124648600
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POSEYVILLE CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 55 SOUTH CALE STREET, POSEYVILLE, IN, 47633 |
(812) 874-3418
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Rogers Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 15.3 mi away | 221 Main Street, Evansville, IN, 47708 |
81240211001
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NEW HARMONY WORKINGMEN`S INSTITUTE
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 407 WEST TAVERN STREET, NEW HARMONY, IN, 47631 |
(812) 682-4806
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University of Evansville
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College | 17.2 mi away | 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN, 47722 |
8124882000
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ALEXANDRIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 115 WEST FIFTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620 |
(812) 838-3286
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Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville
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College Vocational | 18.9 mi away | 227 N. Green River Road, Evansville, IN, 47715-2405 |
8124759685
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MOBILELIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 126 WEST FIFTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620 |
(812) 431-8528
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The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville
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College Vocational | 19.1 mi away | 5545 Vogel Rd, Evansville, IN, 47715 |
8124378772
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RED BANK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 120 SOUTH RED BANK ROAD, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47712 |
(812) 428-8205
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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 MT VERNON, IN US, located 12.2 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 | 41.6° | 22.9° | 32.3° | 3.53" | 2.4" |
| February | 46.0° | 25.7° | 35.9° | 2.93" | 3.1" |
| March | 55.5° | 33.8° | 44.7° | 4.53" | 1.5" |
| April | 67.4° | 43.7° | 55.5° | 5.06" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.7° | 54.4° | 65.6° | 4.98" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 63.7° | 74.4° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.9° | 66.6° | 77.3° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.3° | 64.7° | 76.0° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.6° | 57.3° | 69.4° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.3° | 45.4° | 57.9° | 3.49" | 0.2" |
| November | 56.6° | 35.3° | 45.9° | 3.89" | 0.1" |
| December | 45.9° | 27.3° | 36.6° | 3.79" | 1.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadesville CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Blairsville CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Poseyville town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| St. Wendel CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Parkers Settlement CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Stewartsville CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1812911584. • 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.