Center Township, Greene County, Indiana
Center Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,180,[1] down from 3,535 at 2010.[2]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,758 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,548 | −11.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,163 | −24.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,031 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 960 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,049 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,126 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,137 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,391 | 22.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,912 | 37.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,439 | 27.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,109 | 27.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,535 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,180 | −10.0% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[3] | |||
Center Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 39°02′05″N 86°45′14″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.2 sq mi (125 km2) |
| • Land | 48.2 sq mi (125 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,180 |
| • Density | 66/sq mi (25/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453179 |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 48.2 square miles (125 km2), of which 48.2 square miles (125 km2) (or 100%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.02%) is water.[2] The streams of Anderson Branch, Bridge Creek, Indian Creek and Little Clifty Branch run through this township.
Unincorporated communities
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Beech Creek Township (north)
- Van Buren Township, Monroe County (northeast)
- Indian Creek Township, Monroe County (east)
- Perry Township, Lawrence County (southeast)
- Jackson Township (south)
- Taylor Township (southwest)
- Richland Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains eight cemeteries: Beech, Bingham, Burch, Carmichael, Flynn, Lawrence, Sparks and Stone.
References
- "Center Township, Greene County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
- "Census Bureau profile: Center Township, Greene County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
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