Jefferson township, Indiana
Jefferson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jefferson township is a geographic entity located in Pulaski County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 489. The land area covers 36.40 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 489 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±25.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 205 | ±80 | 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 | 262 | ±102 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 205 | ±80 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 | ±61 |
| Median Home Value | $183,700 | ±$27,818 |
| 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 | $105,707 | ±$57,849 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,295 | ±$10,240 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 34 | ±32 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 403 | ±220 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 69.3% | ±20.9% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF JEFFERSON
GUS Population: 488 (2024)
ID: 164093
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
9639 W 200 S, FRANCESVILLE IN 47946-8289
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GUS Population: 12,421 (2024)
ID: 103753
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
112 E MAIN ST, WINAMAC IN 46996-1392
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Winamac, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | North Judson, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | North Judson, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Monon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Monon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Monon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Royal Center, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Royal Center, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Francesville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Francesville, 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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Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II
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College Vocational | 18.5 mi away | 320 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN, 46534 |
5747725500
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FRANCESVILLE-SALEM TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 201 WEST MONTGOMERY STREET, FRANCESVILLE, IN, 47946 |
(219) 567-9433
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PULASKI COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 121 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE, WINAMAC, IN, 46996 |
(574) 946-3432
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NORTH JUDSON-WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 208 KELLER AVENUE, NORTH JUDSON, IN, 46366 |
(574) 896-2841
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SAN PIERRE BRANCH
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 103 SOUTH BROADWAY, SANPIERRE, IN, 46374 |
(219) 828-4352
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MONON TOWN & TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 427 NORTH MARKET STREET, MONON, IN, 47959 |
(219) 253-6517
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MONTEREY-TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 6260 EAST MAIN STREET, MONTEREY, IN, 46960 |
(574) 542-2171
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KEWANNA-UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 210 EAST MAIN STREET, KEWANNA, IN, 46939 |
(574) 653-2011
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ROYAL CENTER-BOONE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 203 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, ROYAL CENTER, IN, 46978 |
(574) 643-3185
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STARKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 152 WEST CULVER ROAD, KNOX, IN, 46534 |
(574) 772-7323
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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 FRANCESVILLE, IN US, located 7.8 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 | 31.5° | 15.5° | 23.5° | 2.33" | 8.9" |
| February | 36.0° | 18.4° | 27.2° | 1.96" | 7.4" |
| March | 47.3° | 27.7° | 37.5° | 2.50" | 3.3" |
| April | 60.3° | 38.0° | 49.2° | 3.68" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.5° | 49.7° | 60.6° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 59.3° | 69.7° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 62.2° | 72.6° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 60.3° | 70.9° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.6° | 52.5° | 64.5° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.8° | 41.2° | 52.5° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.9° | 30.7° | 39.8° | 2.62" | 0.9" |
| December | 36.7° | 21.5° | 29.1° | 2.16" | 5.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Medaryville town | Town | 7.5 mi | — |
| Francesville town | Town | 7.7 mi | — |
| Winamac town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Buffalo CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
| Star City CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1813138178. • 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.