Locke township, Indiana
Locke township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Locke township is a geographic entity located in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,301. The land area covers 17.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,301 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,738 | ±237 | 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 | 1,922 | ±260 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,738 | ±237 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 184 | ±148 |
| Median Home Value | $249,200 | ±$97,330 |
| Median Gross Rent | $856 | ±$235 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,734 | ±$30,633 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,561 | ±$7,030 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 215 | ±150 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,790 | ±351 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.8% | ±9.5% |
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 LOCKE
GUS Population: 4,317 (2024)
ID: 163830
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: LOCKE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
302 N CLARK ST, NAPPANEE IN 46550-1614
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GUS Population: 207,436 (2024)
ID: 163427
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
117 N 2ND ST, RM 101, GOSHEN IN 46526-3298
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | South Bend, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Mishawaka, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Mishawaka, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Goshen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mishawaka, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bremen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bremen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Mishawaka, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Goshen, IN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Goshen, 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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Goshen College
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College | 12.0 mi away | 1700 S Main St, Goshen, IN, 46526-4794 |
5745357000
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EVELYN LEHMAN CULP HERITAGE COLLECTION
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 302 W MARKET ST., NAPPANEE, IN, 46550 |
(574) 773-7812
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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
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College | 12.6 mi away | 3003 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517-1999 |
5742953726
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NAPPANEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 157 NORTH MAIN STREET, NAPPANEE, IN, 46550 |
(574) 773-7919
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Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College - South Bend
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College Vocational | 15.8 mi away | 3015 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN, 46615-0000 |
5743762250
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WAKARUSA-OLIVE & HARRISON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 124 NORTH ELKHART STREET, WAKARUSA, IN, 46573 |
(574) 862-2465
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Bethel University
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College | 16.2 mi away | 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN, 46545-5591 |
5748077000
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BREMEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 304 NORTH JACKSON STREET, BREMEN, IN, 46506 |
(574) 546-2849
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Indiana University-South Bend
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College | 16.3 mi away | 1700 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615-7111 |
5745204872
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MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 101 NORTH MAIN STREET, MILFORD, IN, 46542 |
(574) 658-4312
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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 GOSHEN 3SW, IN US, located 9.4 miles from Locke township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 17.8° | 24.7° | 2.78" | 13.8" |
| February | 35.5° | 20.2° | 27.9° | 2.33" | 11.4" |
| March | 47.2° | 28.8° | 38.0° | 2.44" | 5.4" |
| April | 60.3° | 38.7° | 49.5° | 3.79" | 1.2" |
| May | 71.7° | 49.9° | 60.8° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 59.6° | 70.0° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 62.8° | 73.1° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 61.3° | 71.3° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 53.9° | 64.5° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 43.3° | 53.0° | 3.33" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.4° | 32.8° | 40.6° | 2.96" | 3.4" |
| December | 36.5° | 23.7° | 30.1° | 2.52" | 9.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nappanee city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Wakarusa town | Town | 3.7 mi | — |
| Bremen town | Town | 6.6 mi | — |
| Wyatt CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Milford town | Town | 10.6 mi | — |
| Lake of the Woods CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1803944514. • 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.