Washington township, Indiana
Washington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Washington township is a geographic entity located in Boone County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,436. The land area covers 35.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,436 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs | ±8.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 465 | ±130 | 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 | 526 | ±148 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 465 | ±130 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 61 | ±58 |
| Median Home Value | $233,200 | ±$64,574 |
| 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 | $48,688 | ±$45,741 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,266 | ±$10,188 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | ±7.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 150 | ±86 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ±8.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 591 | ±200 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.9% | ±16.8% |
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 WASHINGTON
GUS Population: 1,436 (2024)
ID: 163745
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
5037 WEST 650 NORTH, THORNTOWN IN 46071-8224
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GUS Population: 78,773 (2024)
ID: 194495
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
116 W WASHINGTON ST, STE 101, LEBANON IN 46052-2174
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Washington | KG-04 | Washington, IN | |
| Regular School Washington | 09-12 | Washington, IN | |
| Regular School Washington | 02-04 | Washington, IN | |
| Regular School Washington | 07-08 | Washington, IN | |
| Regular School Washington | PK-01 | Washington, IN | |
| Regular School Washington | 05-06 | Washington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Frankfort, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Whitestown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lebanon, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Michigantown, 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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Wabash College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 301 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933-0352 |
7653616100
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THORNTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 124 NORTH MARKET STREET, THORNTOWN, IN, 46071 |
(765) 436-7348
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Fortis College-Indianapolis
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College | 21.9 mi away | 9001 N Wesleyan Rd Ste 101, Indianapolis, IN, 46268 |
3178084800
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LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 104 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, LEBANON, IN, 46052 |
(765) 482-3460
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Union Bible College
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College | 22.2 mi away | 434 S. Union Street, Westfield, IN, 46074-0900 |
3178969324
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COLFAX-PERRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 207 SOUTH CLARK STREET, COLFAX, IN, 46035 |
(765) 324-2915
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Textures Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 22.7 mi away | 8325 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46268-3635 |
3178241400
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KIRKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 115 NORTH MAIN STREET, KIRKLIN, IN, 46050 |
(765) 279-8308
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Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis
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College | 22.7 mi away | 7225 Winton Drive - Building 128, Indianapolis, IN, 46268 |
317632555340400
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FRANKFORT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY-CLINTON COUNTY CONTRACTUA
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 208 WEST CLINTON STREET, FRANKFORT, IN, 46041 |
(765) 654-8746
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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 FRANKFORT DISPOSAL, IN US, located 11.5 miles from Washington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9° | 18.7° | 26.3° | 3.02" | 9.0" |
| February | 38.3° | 21.8° | 30.1° | 2.53" | 6.2" |
| March | 49.6° | 30.8° | 40.2° | 3.12" | 2.7" |
| April | 62.4° | 40.7° | 51.6° | 4.07" | 0.6" |
| May | 72.8° | 51.6° | 62.2° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.2° | 60.8° | 71.0° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 63.7° | 73.6° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 61.9° | 72.1° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.2° | 54.4° | 65.8° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 43.7° | 54.3° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 33.1° | 41.7° | 3.47" | 0.9" |
| December | 38.6° | 24.3° | 31.4° | 2.91" | 4.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorntown town | Town | 4.5 mi | — |
| Ulen town | Town | 5.7 mi | — |
| Antioch CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Lebanon city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Elizaville CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Colfax town | Town | 8.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1801180378. • 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.