Township · Indiana
Center Township, Clinton County, Indiana
Center Township, Clinton County, township, in Clinton County, Indiana. Center Township, Clinton County had 17,577 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,601 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,428 (±27). GEOID 1802311260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,577
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,601 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,428 ±27
Median household income
$59,611
±$4,886 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$148,500
±$10,405 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$896
±$59 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Center Township, Clinton County and what county is it in?
Center Township, Clinton County is a township in Clinton County, Indiana. It covers 20.6 square miles of land, 854 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Center Township (Clinton County): Frankfort (city, 16,715 in 2020).
Center Township, Clinton County is in the Frankfort, IN micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Center Township, Clinton County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,577 people lived in Center Township, Clinton County on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 17,601 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,428 (±27).
| Measure | Center Township, Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,428±27 | 32,944 | +781 |
| Households | 6,557±267 | 12,496 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.11 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,156±237 | 13,517 | no clear change |
Center Township, Clinton County's population since 2000
From 17,505 in 2000 to 17,577 in 2025: up 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Center Township, Clinton County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Center Township, Clinton County?
The median resident of Center Township, Clinton County is 33.4 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.9%. 15.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Center Township, Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4±1.1 | 36.7 | −1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 27.7%±1.5 pts | 26.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.2%±1.3 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Male | 48.8%±1.6 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.9%±2.2 pts | 19.5% | +3.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.8%±2.2 pts | 77.8% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.5%±1.8 pts | 9.1% | +3.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.8%±2.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6%±1.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±2.0 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.5%±2.8 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.0%±2.7 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0%±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1%±2.6 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Center Township, Clinton County earn?
Half of Center Township, Clinton County's 6,557 households earn less than $59,611 a year (±$4,886), against $65,019 in Clinton County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,055 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,556 after inflation. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Center Township, Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,611±$4,886 | $65,019 | +$6,556 |
| Mean household income | $71,818±$4,424 | $79,786 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,040±$1,719 | $30,642 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±3.1 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7%±6.6 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4%±2.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0%±2.3 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±2.7 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Center Township, Clinton County?
Owners occupy 63.4% of Center Township, Clinton County's occupied homes and renters 36.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $148,500 by its owner (±$10,405). The median renter pays $896 a month including utilities, and 20.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Center Township, Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $148,500±$10,405 | $164,100 | +$42,906 |
| Median gross rent | $896±$59 | $920 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.1%±6.6 pts | 22.9% | −19.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,149±$90 | $1,219 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.4%±4.0 pts | 74.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.6%±4.0 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Housing units | 7,156±237 | 13,517 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±4.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±3.5 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6%±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.8%±4.7 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7%±1.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Center Township, Clinton County work and get to work?
82.6% of Center Township, Clinton County's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Center Township, Clinton County | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1%±2.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 2.6% | −2.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.6%±3.5 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6%±3.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min±1.4 | 21.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Center Township, Clinton County?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Center Township, Clinton County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,844 (Tract 9508) to $71,027 (Tract 9507).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505Clinton County | 4,446 | $54,406 |
| Tract 9508Clinton County | 3,680 | $49,844 |
| Tract 9506Clinton County | 3,505 | $59,647 |
| Tract 9507Clinton County | 3,128 | $71,027 |
| Tract 9502Clinton County | 5,597 | $82,243 |
| Tract 9504Clinton County | 4,156 | $82,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Center Township, Clinton County) · Census block assignment files
How does Center Township, Clinton County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Center Township, Clinton County is the 695th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 80th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Center Township, Clinton County ranks 804th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 80th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 789th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 340th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 804th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 977th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 806th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 478th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 335th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 912th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 980th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 957th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 537th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 981st | 1,088 |
Center Township, Clinton County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Center Township, Clinton County?
9 of the 57 figures for Center Township, Clinton County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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