Washington Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,017,[1] down from 1,186 at 2010.[2]
Washington Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 38°57′48″N 87°03′32″W / 38.96333°N 87.05889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.95 sq mi (111.2 km2) |
| • Land | 42.53 sq mi (110.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km2) 0.98% |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,017 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9.1/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453997 |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,804 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,404 | 33.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,306 | −4.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,092 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,733 | −17.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,639 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,341 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,246 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,241 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,366 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,213 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,256 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,186 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,017 | −14.2% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[3] | |||
Geography
editAccording to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 42.95 square miles (111.2 km2), of which 42.53 square miles (110.2 km2) (or 99.02%) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2) (or 0.98%) is water.[2] Lakes in this township include Long Pond. The stream of Fourmile Creek runs through this township.
Cities and towns
editUnincorporated towns
edit(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
edit- Fairplay Township (northeast)
- Richland Township (northeast)
- Taylor Township (east)
- Cass Township (southeast)
- Vigo Township, Knox County (southwest)
- Stafford Township (west)
- Grant Township (northwest)
- Stockton Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
editThe township contains two cemeteries: Bogard and Mount Zion (Dog Island) and Marco.
Major highways
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References
edit- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "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".
External links
edit- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- U.S. Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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