Wheatfield township, Indiana
Wheatfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wheatfield township is a geographic entity located in Jasper County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,588. The land area covers 43.36 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,588 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,758 | ±189 | 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 | 1,930 | ±200 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,758 | ±189 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 172 | ±98 |
| Median Home Value | $227,600 | ±$21,831 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$99 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,150 | ±$14,084 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,197 | ±$6,661 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 337 | ±129 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,929 | ±230 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83% | ±12.5% |
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 WHEATFIELD
GUS Population: 4,523 (2024)
ID: 126180
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 206, WHEATFIELD IN 46392-0206
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GUS Population: 33,387 (2024)
ID: 194493
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR OF JASPER COUNTY
115 W WASHINGTON ST, STE 200, RENSSELAER IN 47978-2829
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Wheatfield | 09-12 | Wheatfield, IN | |
| Regular School Wheatfield | 04-05 | Wheatfield, IN | |
| Regular School Wheatfield | 06-08 | Wheatfield, IN | |
| Regular School Wheatfield | KG-03 | Wheatfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Boone Grove, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Boone Grove, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Crown Point, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Crown Point, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | DeMotte, 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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Valparaiso University
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College | 16.2 mi away | US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 |
2194645000
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WHEATFIELD BRANCH
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 350 SOUTH BIERMA STREET, WHEATFIELD, IN, 46392 |
(219) 956-3774
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College of Court Reporting Inc
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College | 16.3 mi away | 455 West Lincolnway, Suite A, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 |
2195311459
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DEMOTTE BRANCH
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 901 BIRCH STREET SW, DEMOTTE, IN, 46310 |
(219) 987-2221
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Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
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College Vocational | 20.3 mi away | 7990 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410-5540 |
2197939246
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KOUTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 101 EAST DAUMER ROAD, KOUTS, IN, 46347 |
(219) 462-0524
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Denmark College
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College Vocational | 20.7 mi away | 8101 Polo Club Dr, Merrillville, IN, 46410 |
2197369999
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HEBRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 201 WEST SIGLER STREET, HEBRON, IN, 46341 |
(219) 462-0524
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Stellar Career College-Crown Point
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College | 22.4 mi away | 5521 Lincoln Highway Suite 301, Crown Point, IN, 46307-1117 |
2199005700
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SAN PIERRE BRANCH
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 103 SOUTH BROADWAY, SANPIERRE, IN, 46374 |
(219) 828-4352
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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 VALPARAISO PORTER CO MUNI AP, IN US, located 16.0 miles from Wheatfield 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° | 18.4° | 26.2° | 1.61" | — |
| February | 37.9° | 21.8° | 29.8° | 1.51" | — |
| March | 49.1° | 30.5° | 39.8° | 1.92" | — |
| April | 62.1° | 39.7° | 50.9° | 3.26" | — |
| May | 73.0° | 50.5° | 61.7° | 3.71" | — |
| June | 82.2° | 60.5° | 71.4° | 3.86" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 64.2° | 74.6° | 3.60" | — |
| August | 83.3° | 62.3° | 72.8° | 3.89" | — |
| September | 77.6° | 54.8° | 66.2° | 2.51" | — |
| October | 65.1° | 44.2° | 54.6° | 3.32" | — |
| November | 50.5° | 34.2° | 42.3° | 2.44" | — |
| December | 38.8° | 24.5° | 31.6° | 1.72" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatfield town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| DeMotte town | Town | 5.0 mi | — |
| Kouts town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Hebron town | Town | 7.8 mi | — |
| Boone Grove CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Malden CDP | CDP | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1807383546. • 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.