West township, Indiana
West township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West township is a geographic entity located in Marshall County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,773. The land area covers 41.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,773 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.4 yrs | ±8.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,435 | ±96 | 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 | 1,641 | ±121 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,435 | ±96 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 206 | ±97 |
| Median Home Value | $256,000 | ±$29,377 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,369 | ±$118 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,935 | ±$10,565 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,261 | ±$4,584 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 208 | ±108 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,909 | ±177 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±4.9% |
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 WEST
GUS Population: 3,805 (2024)
ID: 126213
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: WEST TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
10268 CARRIAGE CT, PLYMOUTH IN 46563-9192
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GUS Population: 46,464 (2024)
ID: 163443
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLAN DIRECTOR
112 W JEFFERSON ST, STE 302, PLYMOUTH IN 46563-1771
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Argos, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Argos, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bremen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bremen, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Culver, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Culver, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Walkerton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Plymouth, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Walkerton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Kingsford Heights, 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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Marian University-Ancilla
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College | 1.7 mi away | 20097 9B Road, Plymouth, IN, 46563-9475 |
8662624552
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 201 NORTH CENTER STREET, PLYMOUTH, IN, 46563 |
(574) 936-2324
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Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II
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College Vocational | 10.8 mi away | 320 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN, 46534 |
5747725500
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KOONTZ LAKE BRANCH
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 7954 NORTH STATE ROAD 23, WALKERTON, IN, 46574 |
(574) 586-3353
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CULVER-UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 107 NORTH MAIN STREET, CULVER, IN, 46511 |
(574) 842-2941
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HAMLET BRANCH
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 6 NORTH STARKE STREET, HAMLET, IN, 46532 |
(574) 867-6033
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WALKERTON-LINCOLN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 406 ADAMS STREET, WALKERTON, IN, 46574 |
(574) 279-0177
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ARGOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 142 NORTH MICHIGAN STREET, ARGOS, IN, 46501 |
(574) 892-5818
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STARKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 152 WEST CULVER ROAD, KNOX, IN, 46534 |
(574) 772-7323
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MONTEREY-TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 6260 EAST MAIN STREET, MONTEREY, IN, 46960 |
(574) 542-2171
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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 PLYMOUTH, IN US, located 4.3 miles from West township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4° | 16.7° | 24.1° | 2.63" | 18.6" |
| February | 35.4° | 18.5° | 26.9° | 2.33" | 14.1" |
| March | 47.1° | 27.7° | 37.4° | 2.45" | 6.4" |
| April | 59.8° | 38.0° | 48.9° | 3.63" | 1.1" |
| May | 71.2° | 49.4° | 60.3° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.6° | 59.3° | 70.0° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.8° | 62.7° | 73.2° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.9° | 61.0° | 71.5° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.1° | 53.5° | 64.8° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.3° | 42.4° | 52.8° | 3.38" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.4° | 31.8° | 40.1° | 3.03" | 3.3" |
| December | 36.7° | 23.0° | 29.8° | 2.60" | 11.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Plymouth city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Tyner CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Groverton CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Koontz Lake CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Culver town | Town | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1809982304. • 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.