Smith township, Indiana
Smith township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Smith township is a geographic entity located in Whitley County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,290. The land area covers 34.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,290 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,058 | ±129 | 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 | 2,188 | ±135 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,058 | ±129 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 130 | ±86 |
| Median Home Value | $193,200 | ±$15,113 |
| Median Gross Rent | $725 | ±$80 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,761 | ±$10,675 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,461 | ±$4,461 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 201 | ±100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,861 | ±189 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.2% | ±3.4% |
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 SMITH
GUS Population: 5,291 (2024)
ID: 207986
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
3977 N WEST CARLIN CT, CHURUBUSCO IN 46723-9383
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GUS Population: 34,885 (2024)
ID: 163462
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
220 W VAN BUREN ST, STE 103, COLUMBIA CITY IN 46725-2056
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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 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 11-12 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Arcola, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Avilla, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Fort Wayne, 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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Art22 Academy
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 2440 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804 |
2607154990
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CHURUBUSCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 116 NORTH MULBERRY STREET, CHURUBUSCO, IN, 46723 |
(260) 693-6466
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Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne
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College Vocational | 13.0 mi away | 5317 Coldwater Rd Coldwater Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-5444 |
2604832466
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PEABODY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 1160 EAST HIGHWAY 205, COLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725 |
(260) 244-5541
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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
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College | 13.1 mi away | 2701 Spring St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808-3994 |
2603997700
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DUPONT BRANCH
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 536 EAST DUPONT ROAD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46825 |
(260) 421-1315
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Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne
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College | 13.2 mi away | 4122 Lima Road, Unit A5, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-1046 |
2604714840
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NCPL EAST LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 104 LEY STREET, AVILLA, IN, 46710 |
(260) 897-3900
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Concordia Theological Seminary
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College | 14.1 mi away | 6600 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-4996 |
2604522100
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NOBLE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 813 EAST MAIN STREET, ALBION, IN, 46701 |
(260) 636-7197
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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 COLUMBIA CITY, IN US, located 8.3 miles from Smith 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° | 16.2° | 24.0° | 2.54" | 7.0" |
| February | 35.4° | 18.5° | 27.0° | 1.95" | 6.5" |
| March | 46.4° | 27.4° | 36.9° | 2.62" | 3.0" |
| April | 59.4° | 37.8° | 48.6° | 3.81" | 0.3" |
| May | 70.4° | 49.2° | 59.8° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 58.9° | 69.1° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 62.1° | 72.3° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 60.2° | 70.4° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 52.5° | 63.8° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.7° | 41.6° | 52.1° | 2.85" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.6° | 31.2° | 39.9° | 2.98" | 1.2" |
| December | 36.7° | 22.3° | 29.5° | 2.43" | 3.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churubusco town | Town | 2.3 mi | — |
| Lake Everett CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Tri-Lakes CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Merriam CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Coesse CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Columbia City city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1818370182. • 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.