Thorncreek township, Indiana
Thorncreek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Thorncreek township is a geographic entity located in Whitley County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,272. The land area covers 35.18 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,272 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,483 | ±147 | 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 | 1,854 | ±173 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,483 | ±147 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 371 | ±136 |
| Median Home Value | $331,400 | ±$29,631 |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,548 | ±$17,828 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,346 | ±$6,097 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 203 | ±122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,112 | ±292 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±3.1% |
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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GUS Population: 4,246 (2024)
ID: 164230
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TWP TRUSTEE
1600 E POPLAR RD, COLUMBIA CITY IN 46725-8990
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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 | KG-05 | Arcola, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Avilla, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fort Wayne, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Albion, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Albion, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Wolf Lake, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Churubusco, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Churubusco, 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 | 16.9 mi away | 2440 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804 |
2607154990
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PEABODY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 1160 EAST HIGHWAY 205, COLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725 |
(260) 244-5541
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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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College | 17.8 mi away | 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN, 46590-1274 |
5743725100
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CHURUBUSCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 116 NORTH MULBERRY STREET, CHURUBUSCO, IN, 46723 |
(260) 693-6466
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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
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College | 17.8 mi away | 2701 Spring St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808-3994 |
2603997700
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SOUTH WHITLEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 201 EAST FRONT STREET, SOUTH WHITLEY, IN, 46787 |
(260) 723-5321
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Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne
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College Vocational | 18.3 mi away | 5317 Coldwater Rd Coldwater Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825-5444 |
2604832466
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PIERCETON & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 101 CATHOLIC STREET, PIERCETON, IN, 46562 |
(574) 594-5474
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Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne
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College | 18.4 mi away | 4122 Lima Road, Unit A5, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-1046 |
2604714840
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NOBLE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 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 5.0 miles from Thorncreek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Lakes CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Columbia City city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Big Lake CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Merriam CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Coesse CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Wolflake CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1818375590. • 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.