Jackson Township, Rush County, Indiana
Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 362 and it contained 142 housing units.[3]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 789 | — | |
| 1900 | 706 | −10.5% | |
| 1910 | 659 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 582 | −11.7% | |
| 1930 | 593 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 513 | −13.5% | |
| 1950 | 524 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 454 | −13.4% | |
| 1970 | 466 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 435 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 381 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 415 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 366 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 362 | −1.1% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[4] | |||
Jackson Township | |
|---|---|
A former school in the township | |
| Coordinates: 39°39′52″N 85°28′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.6 sq mi (59 km2) |
| • Land | 22.6 sq mi (59 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 362 |
| • Density | 16/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-37386[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453465 |
History
Jackson Township was organized in 1830.[5]
The Smith Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[6]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 22.6 square miles (59 km2), all land.[7]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
- History of Rush County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present, with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc. Eastern Indiana Publishing Company. 1888. p. 291.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "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 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
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