Pierce Township, Washington County, Indiana
Pierce Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,504 and it contained 1,142 housing units.[1]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,048 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,018 | −2.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,136 | 11.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,051 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,096 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,196 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,247 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,354 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,536 | 13.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,738 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,948 | 12.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,505 | 28.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,666 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,504 | −6.1% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[2] | |||
Pierce Township | |
|---|---|
Location in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°30′40″N 86°03′47″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.73 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.61 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2) 0.34% |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,504 |
| • Density | 70/sq mi (27/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47165, 47167 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453730 |
History
Pierce Township was organized in 1853. It was named for President Franklin Pierce.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.73 square miles (92.5 km2), of which 35.61 square miles (92.2 km2) (or 99.66%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) (or 0.34%) is water.[4]
Cities, towns, villages
- New Pekin (west half)
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Washington Township (north)
- Franklin Township (northeast)
- Polk Township (east)
- Jackson Township (south)
- Howard Township (west)
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Blue River Church, Mount Pleasant Church, Old Blue River and Wilson.
Lakes
- Jordan Lake
School districts
- East Washington School Corporation
Political districts
- Indiana's 9th congressional district
- State House District 73
- State Senate District 47
References
- Notes
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
- History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. pp. 695.
- "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.
- Bibliography
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