Washington township, Indiana
Washington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Washington township is a geographic entity located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,916. The land area covers 34.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,916 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,249 | ±198 | 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 | 1,454 | ±233 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,249 | ±198 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 205 | ±109 |
| Median Home Value | $148,700 | ±$28,730 |
| Median Gross Rent | $865 | ±$86 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,410 | ±$22,917 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,557 | ±$6,106 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 176 | ±154 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,459 | ±167 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.5% | ±18.9% |
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 WASHINGTON
GUS Population: 2,910 (2024)
ID: 103964
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
124 N FIRST ST, PIERCETON IN 46562
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GUS Population: 80,669 (2024)
ID: 185233
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
100 W CENTER ST, WARSAW IN 46580-2873
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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 | KG-02 | Wolf Lake, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Claypool, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Columbia City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | South Whitley, 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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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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College | 5.2 mi away | 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN, 46590-1274 |
5743725100
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PIERCETON & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 101 CATHOLIC STREET, PIERCETON, IN, 46562 |
(574) 594-5474
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Manchester University
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College | 15.1 mi away | 604 E. College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962 |
2609825000
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NORTH WEBSTER COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 110 E NORTH STREET, NORTH WEBSTER, IN, 46555 |
(574) 834-7122
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Goshen College
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College | 24.0 mi away | 1700 S Main St, Goshen, IN, 46526-4794 |
5745357000
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WARSAW COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 310 EAST MAIN STREET, WARSAW, IN, 46580 |
(574) 267-6011
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SOUTH WHITLEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 201 EAST FRONT STREET, SOUTH WHITLEY, IN, 46787 |
(260) 723-5321
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NCPL WEST LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 120 JEFFERSON STREET, CROMWELL, IN, 46732 |
(260) 856-2119
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PEABODY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 1160 EAST HIGHWAY 205, COLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725 |
(260) 244-5541
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SYRACUSE-TURKEY CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 115 EAST MAIN STREET, SYRACUSE, IN, 46567 |
(574) 457-3022
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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 WARSAW, IN US, located 8.4 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 | 33.0° | 16.6° | 24.8° | 2.59" | — |
| February | 36.8° | 18.9° | 27.9° | 1.98" | — |
| March | 47.9° | 27.5° | 37.7° | 2.16" | — |
| April | 60.9° | 37.9° | 49.4° | 4.05" | — |
| May | 71.7° | 48.7° | 60.2° | 4.89" | — |
| June | 80.8° | 58.2° | 69.5° | 4.72" | — |
| July | 83.8° | 61.7° | 72.8° | 4.41" | — |
| August | 81.8° | 59.8° | 70.8° | 4.52" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 52.4° | 64.3° | 2.90" | — |
| October | 63.6° | 41.6° | 52.6° | 3.17" | — |
| November | 49.8° | 31.4° | 40.6° | 2.71" | — |
| December | 37.7° | 22.3° | 30.0° | 2.44" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Pierceton town | Town | 2.4 mi | — |
| Barbee CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Winona Lake town | Town | 5.2 mi | — |
| Larwill town | Town | 5.7 mi | — |
| North Webster town | Town | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1808580756. • 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.