Township · Indiana
Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Indiana
Eel River Township, Hendricks County, township, in Hendricks County, Indiana. Eel River Township, Hendricks County had 1,762 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,707 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,989 (±398). GEOID 1806320530.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,762
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,707 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,989 ±398
Median household income
$86,369
±$15,077 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$323,000
±$91,808 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,706
±$354 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Eel River Township, Hendricks County and what county is it in?
Eel River Township, Hendricks County is a township in Hendricks County, Indiana. It covers 42.4 square miles of land, 40 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Eel River Township (Hendricks County): North Salem (town, 464 in 2020). Part of Jamestown (town) also lies in it.
Eel River Township, Hendricks County is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,762 people lived in Eel River Township, Hendricks County on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,707 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,989 (±398).
| Measure | Eel River Township, Hendricks County | Hendricks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,989±398 | 183,344 | no clear change |
| Households | 784±169 | 67,110 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.34 | 2.66 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 841±180 | 69,675 | no clear change |
Eel River Township, Hendricks County's population since 2000
From 1,713 in 2000 to 1,762 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eel River Township, Hendricks 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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County?
The median resident of Eel River Township, Hendricks County is 43.1 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.7%.
| Measure | Eel River Township, Hendricks County | Hendricks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±14.0 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±7.5 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±8.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Male | 46.7%±4.1 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3%±2.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.0%±8.7 pts | 77.3% | −11.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±4.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±4.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6%±6.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±4.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.5%±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2%±7.9 pts | 10.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8%±1.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.3%±4.3 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.6%±7.9 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±3.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.1%±4.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County earn?
Half of Eel River Township, Hendricks County's 784 households earn less than $86,369 a year (±$15,077), against $101,144 in Hendricks County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $76,803 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Eel River Township, Hendricks County | Hendricks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,369±$15,077 | $101,144 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $114,191±$25,997 | $122,514 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,327±$12,839 | $45,280 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7%±4.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.6%±9.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8%±2.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3%±2.6 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4%±11.3 pts | 94.1% | – |
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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County?
Owners occupy 89.8% of Eel River Township, Hendricks County's occupied homes and renters 10.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $323,000 by its owner (±$91,808). The median renter pays $1,706 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Eel River Township, Hendricks County | Hendricks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $323,000±$91,808 | $307,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,706±$354 | $1,436 | +$633 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.1%±30.6 pts | 38.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,710±$317 | $1,710 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.8%±7.2 pts | 78.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.2%±7.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Housing units | 841±180 | 69,675 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±35.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.4%±3.4 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±2.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9%±3.8 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.8%±10.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2%±3.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County work and get to work?
78.0% of Eel River Township, Hendricks County's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes.
| Measure | Eel River Township, Hendricks County | Hendricks County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4%±10.6 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±9.7 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9%±4.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.9%±4.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7%±6.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±2.6 | 25.3 min | −5.7 min |
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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County?
No census tract lies mostly in Eel River Township, Hendricks County; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2104Hendricks County | 5,306 | $90,514 |
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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County) · Census block assignment files
How does Eel River Township, Hendricks County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eel River Township, Hendricks County is the 5,349th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 509th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Eel River Township, Hendricks County ranks 276th 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 | 509th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 242nd | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 937th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 276th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 152nd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 79th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 15th | 904 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 295th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 365th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 242nd | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 228th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 389th | 1,088 |
Eel River Township, Hendricks 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 Eel River Township, Hendricks County?
26 of the 57 figures for Eel River Township, Hendricks 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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