Deer Creek township, Indiana
Deer Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Deer Creek township is a geographic entity located in Carroll County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,651. The land area covers 43.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,651 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±7.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,708 | ±170 | 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 | 1,920 | ±193 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,708 | ±170 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 212 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $155,000 | ±$21,659 |
| Median Gross Rent | $936 | ±$87 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,627 | ±$8,683 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,029 | ±$5,374 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 392 | ±167 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,924 | ±227 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±2.6% |
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 DEER CREEK
GUS Population: 4,682 (2024)
ID: 225541
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
3921 WEST 600 N, DELPHI IN 46923-8320
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COUNTY OF CARROLL
GUS Population: 20,747 (2024)
ID: 125973
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
101 W MAIN ST, DELPHI IN 46923-1566
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Battle Ground, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Logansport, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Flora, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Flora, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Flora, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Logansport, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dayton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Delphi, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Delphi, 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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Christina and Company Education Center
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College Vocational | 15.5 mi away | 220 Meijer Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-4633 |
7654461811
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DELPHI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 222 EAST MAIN STREET, DELPHI, IN, 46923 |
(765) 564-2929
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Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
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College | 17.4 mi away | 1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette, IN, 47904-9988 |
7654236400
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CAMDEN-JACKSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 183 WEST MAIN, CAMDEN, IN, 46917 |
(574) 686-2120
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Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 17.9 mi away | 2621 Maple Point Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-5159 |
7657550048
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FLORA-MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 109 NORTH CENTER STREET, FLORA, IN, 46929 |
(574) 967-3912
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 17.9 mi away | 833 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901 |
6305283330
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NORTHWEST CARROLL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 164 WEST FOREST STREET, YEOMAN, IN, 47997 |
(574) 965-2382
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Purdue University Global
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College | 18.3 mi away | 2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100, West Lafayette, IN, 47906 |
8665227747
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ROSSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 400 WEST MAIN STREET, ROSSVILLE, IN, 46065 |
(765) 379-2246
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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 DELPHI 2 N, IN US, located 3.2 miles from Deer Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4° | 19.2° | 26.8° | 2.65" | 5.8" |
| February | 38.8° | 22.3° | 30.5° | 1.79" | 3.5" |
| March | 50.7° | 31.4° | 41.1° | 2.84" | 2.5" |
| April | 63.9° | 41.0° | 52.5° | 3.80" | 0.2" |
| May | 74.3° | 51.6° | 62.9° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 60.1° | 71.1° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 63.2° | 73.9° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 61.3° | 72.3° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 53.6° | 65.9° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 43.5° | 54.8° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.2° | 33.5° | 42.4° | 2.94" | 0.5" |
| December | 39.2° | 24.5° | 31.8° | 2.29" | 4.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delphi city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Pittsburg CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Camden town | Town | 4.7 mi | — |
| Rockfield CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Flora town | Town | 5.9 mi | — |
| Bringhurst CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1801517236. • 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.