Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana
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Hamilton Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 12,169 and it contained 18,785 housing units.[1]
Fire Department
Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department is currently the only working fire department in the township. There are 30+ firefighters that work all for the same cause, to preserve life and property in the township. The department currently operates 9 trucks, ranging from medical and utility trucks, all the way to specialized pumpers.
History
The Hamilton Township Schoolhouse No. 4 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1904.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". (or 99.73%) is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (or 0.24%) is water.[3]
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
Adjacent townships
- Union Township (north)
- Niles Township (northeast)
- Delaware Township (east)
- Liberty Township (southeast)
- Center Township (south)
- Harrison Township (west)
- Washington Township (northwest)
Major highways
- File:US 35.svg U.S. Route 35
- File:Indiana 3.svg Indiana State Road 3
- File:Indiana 28.svg Indiana State Road 28
- File:Indiana 67.svg Indiana State Road 67
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Cullen, Gardens of Memory, Stafford and a cemetery discovered in 2021 by the Delaware County Historical Society's Pioneer Cemetery Preservation Committee about 0.5 miles southwest of Anthony.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1890 | 1,340 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,307 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 1,263 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 1,144 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 1,170 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 1,252 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 1,576 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 2,345 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 4,803 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 7,525 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 7,052 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 7,163 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 7,206 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 7,169 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2020 census
As of the census[1] of 2020, there were 7,169 people, 2,785 households, and 2,131 families living in the township. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 2,969 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the township was 92.2% White, 2.2% African American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Native American or Alaskan Native, 0.01% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 2,785 households, of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 25.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 4.1% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.64.
19.7% of the population had never been married. 58.3% of residents were married and not separated, 8.4% were widowed, 12.7% were divorced, and 0.9% were separated.
The median age in the township was 44.9. 4.8% of residents were under the age of 5; 19.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 81.0% were age 18 or older; and 24.4% were age 65 or older. 6.3% of the population were veterans.
The most common language spoken at home was English with 97.4% speaking it at home, 1.7% spoke Spanish at home, 0.7% spoke an Asian or Pacific Islander language at home, and 0.2% spoke another Indo-European language at home. 3.7% of the population were foreign born.
The median household income in Hamilton Township was $68,925, 22.7% greater than the median average for the state of Indiana. 6.9% of the population were in poverty, including 8.9% of residents under the age of 18. The poverty rate for the township was 6.0% lower than that of the state. 10.5% of the population were disabled and 3.5% had no healthcare coverage. 27.6% of the population had attained a high school or equivalent degree, 26.0% had attended college but received no degree, 9.3% had attained an Associate's degree or higher, 17.0% had attained a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.2% had a graduate or professional degree. 4.9% had no degree. 58.0% of Hamilton Township residents were employed, working a mean of 39.3 hours per week. 184 housing units were vacant at a density of Script error: No such module "convert"..
Transportation
Delaware County Regional Airport is in the township.[5]
Education
It is in the Delaware Community School Corporation.[6]
References
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- United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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