Jefferson township, Indiana
Jefferson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jefferson township is a geographic entity located in Huntington County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 746. The land area covers 35.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 746 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±14 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 241 | ±76 | 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 | 259 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 241 | ±76 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18 | ±18 |
| Median Home Value | $187,300 | ±$11,103 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,375 | ±$24,631 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,432 | ±$5,081 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | ±24.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 128 | ±167 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 285 | ±97 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.4% | ±12.3% |
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 JEFFERSON
GUS Population: 737 (2024)
ID: 204432
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
1567 W 1000 S, WARREN IN 46792-9775
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GUS Population: 36,944 (2024)
ID: 125979
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
201 N JEFFERSON ST, HUNTINGTON IN 46750-2856
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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 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Andrews, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hartford City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Huntington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Van Buren, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Van Buren, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Huntington, 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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Huntington University
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College | 13.7 mi away | 2303 College Ave, Huntington, IN, 46750 |
2603566000
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WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 123 EAST THIRD STREET, WARREN, IN, 46792 |
(260) 375-3450
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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
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College | 15.4 mi away | 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, IN, 46953-4974 |
7656746901
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VAN BUREN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 115 SOUTH FIRST STREET, VAN BUREN, IN, 46991 |
(765) 934-2171
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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
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College | 16.1 mi away | 1900 West 50th Street, Marion, IN, 46953 |
7656772870
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MARKLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 155 WEST SPARKS STREET, MARKLE, IN, 46770 |
(260) 758-3332
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Taylor University
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College | 16.8 mi away | 1846 Main Street, Upland, IN, 46989-1001 |
8008823456
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ANDREWS-DALLAS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 30 EAST MADISON STREET, ANDREWS, IN, 46702 |
(260) 786-3574
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HUNTINGTON CITY-TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 255 WEST PARK DRIVE, HUNTINGTON, IN, 46750 |
(260) 356-0824
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MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 600 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, MARION, IN, 46953 |
(765) 668-2900
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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 HUNTINGTON, IN US, located 10.7 miles from Jefferson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.3° | 17.0° | 25.2° | 2.49" | 9.9" |
| February | 37.0° | 18.7° | 27.9° | 2.18" | 6.7" |
| March | 48.0° | 26.9° | 37.4° | 2.66" | 2.8" |
| April | 61.4° | 37.1° | 49.3° | 3.95" | 0.4" |
| May | 72.6° | 48.2° | 60.4° | 4.71" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 58.3° | 69.7° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 61.7° | 73.0° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 59.6° | 71.1° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 51.6° | 64.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.2° | 40.3° | 52.3° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.0° | 31.0° | 40.5° | 3.25" | 1.0" |
| December | 38.2° | 22.7° | 30.4° | 2.38" | 5.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren town | Town | 4.0 mi | — |
| Mount Etna town | Town | 4.3 mi | — |
| Van Buren town | Town | 5.8 mi | — |
| Landess CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Roll CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| La Fontaine town | Town | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1806938016. • 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.