Moral township, Indiana
Moral township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Moral township is a geographic entity located in Shelby County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,593. The land area covers 36.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,593 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,728 | ±108 | 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 | 1,728 | ±108 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,728 | ±108 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $301,200 | ±$39,826 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,050 | ±$474 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,759 | ±$15,429 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,753 | ±$7,362 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 203 | ±173 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,496 | ±250 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.4% | ±2.9% |
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 MORAL
GUS Population: 4,610 (2024)
ID: 126259
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
8333 N FRONTAGE RD, FAIRLAND IN 46126-9481
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COUNTY OF SHELBY
GUS Population: 45,654 (2024)
ID: 163453
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
25 W POLK ST, STE 206, SHELBYVILLE IN 46176-2058
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Indianapolis, 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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Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis
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College Vocational | 10.4 mi away | 7915 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46237-8557 |
8009204593
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SUGAR CREEK BRANCH
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 5731 WEST US 52, NEW PALESTINE, IN, 46163 |
(317) 861-6618
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Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 8751 US 31 Highway South, Indianapolis, IN, 46227-6252 |
3178850348
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FRANKLIN ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 5550 SOUTH FRANKLIN ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46239 |
(317) 275-4380
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University of Indianapolis
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College | 13.6 mi away | 1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46227-3697 |
3177883368
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VELMA WORTMAN MORRISTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 127 EAST MAIN STREET, MORRISTOWN, IN, 46161 |
(765) 818-1718
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Martin University
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College | 14.9 mi away | 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46218-0567 |
3175433235
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 900 W MCKENZIE RD, GREENFIELD, IN, 46140 |
(317) 498-7713
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Franklin College
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College | 15.3 mi away | 101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN, 46131-2623 |
3177388000
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HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 900 WEST MCKENZIE ROAD, GREENFIELD, IN, 46140 |
(317) 462-5141
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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 SHELBYVILLE MUNI AP, IN US, located 7.2 miles from Moral township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.3° | 22.2° | 29.7° | 3.05" | — |
| February | 42.0° | 25.2° | 33.6° | 2.34" | — |
| March | 53.0° | 33.6° | 43.3° | 3.45" | — |
| April | 65.5° | 43.5° | 54.5° | 4.54" | — |
| May | 75.5° | 54.7° | 65.1° | 4.62" | — |
| June | 83.4° | 63.0° | 73.2° | 5.16" | — |
| July | 85.9° | 65.2° | 75.5° | 3.87" | — |
| August | 84.7° | 62.9° | 73.8° | 3.19" | — |
| September | 79.7° | 55.4° | 67.5° | 3.14" | — |
| October | 67.4° | 44.7° | 56.1° | 3.20" | — |
| November | 53.2° | 34.8° | 44.0° | 3.61" | — |
| December | 41.8° | 27.0° | 34.4° | 2.97" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Pleasant View CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Carrollton CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| New Palestine town | Town | 4.7 mi | — |
| Fairland town | Town | 5.4 mi | — |
| Fountaintown CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1814550994. • 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.