Township in Indiana, United States
| Center Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
.jpg) Downtown Valparaiso, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°28′39″N 87°04′29″W / 41.47750°N 87.07472°W / 41.47750; -87.07472 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.8 sq mi (77.19 km) |
| • Land | 29.4 sq mi (76.13 km) |
| • Water | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 46,272 |
| • Density | 1,472.0/sq mi (568.33/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-11566 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453189 |
Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 43,267.
History
Center Township was organized in 1836, and named for its location at the geographic center of Porter County.
Cities and towns
The largest community in the township is Valparaiso. The Aberdeen CDP is also located in this township.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 6,062 | — | |
| 1900 | 7,222 | 19.1% | |
| 1910 | 7,971 | 10.4% | |
| 1920 | 7,422 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 9,287 | 25.1% | |
| 1940 | 10,486 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 15,490 | 47.7% | |
| 1960 | 19,422 | 25.4% | |
| 1970 | 25,191 | 29.7% | |
| 1980 | 29,392 | 16.7% | |
| 1990 | 32,603 | 10.9% | |
| 2000 | 38,186 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 43,267 | 13.3% | |
| 2020 | 46,272 | 6.9% | |
Education
Center Township is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools. Their high school is Valparaiso High School.
Valparaiso is also the home of Valparaiso University.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Census Bureau profile: Center Township, Porter County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Center township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 136.
- Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
- "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana". www.stats.indiana.edu. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Porter County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| County seat: Valparaiso | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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