Township · Indiana
Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana
Jackson Township, Huntington County, township, in Huntington County, Indiana. Jackson Township, Huntington County had 4,226 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,125 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,146 (±26). GEOID 1806937116.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,226
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,125 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,146 ±26
Median household income
$77,379
±$17,592 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$227,100
±$25,277 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$831
±$38 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Jackson Township, Huntington County and what county is it in?
Jackson Township, Huntington County is a township in Huntington County, Indiana. It covers 36.4 square miles of land, 113 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Jackson Township (Huntington County): Roanoke (town, 1,762 in 2020).
Jackson Township, Huntington County is in the Huntington, 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 Jackson Township, Huntington County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,226 people lived in Jackson Township, Huntington County on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,125 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,146 (±26).
| Measure | Jackson Township, Huntington County | Huntington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,146±26 | 36,798 | +140 |
| Households | 1,809±118 | 15,403 | +242 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.15 | 2.30 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 1,924±134 | 16,340 | +196 |
Jackson Township, Huntington County's population since 2000
From 3,764 in 2000 to 4,226 in 2025: up 12.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jackson Township, Huntington 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 Jackson Township, Huntington County?
The median resident of Jackson Township, Huntington County is 38.6 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.0%.
| Measure | Jackson Township, Huntington County | Huntington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±2.1 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4%±3.4 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6%±3.6 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 46.9%±2.6 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0%±2.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0%±3.4 pts | 92.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±3.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±3.0 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0%±1.7 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.1%±6.3 pts | 21.3% | +9.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.6%±3.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1%±5.7 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Jackson Township, Huntington County earn?
Half of Jackson Township, Huntington County's 1,809 households earn less than $77,379 a year (±$17,592), against $66,301 in Huntington County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $91,165 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jackson Township, Huntington County | Huntington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,379±$17,592 | $66,301 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,403±$9,779 | $83,629 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,041±$3,767 | $34,854 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9%±2.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.8%±6.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4%±1.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0%±2.5 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2%±3.6 pts | 87.4% | – |
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 Jackson Township, Huntington County?
Owners occupy 84.0% of Jackson Township, Huntington County's occupied homes and renters 16.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $227,100 by its owner (±$25,277). The median renter pays $831 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Jackson Township, Huntington County | Huntington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $227,100±$25,277 | $161,600 | +$38,312 |
| Median gross rent | $831±$38 | $879 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.6%±13.1 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,417±$92 | $1,177 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.0%±4.7 pts | 77.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.0%±4.7 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,924±134 | 16,340 | +196 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±12.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.5%±5.6 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.3%±4.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.7%±3.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.0%±4.0 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Jackson Township, Huntington County work and get to work?
77.4% of Jackson Township, Huntington County's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Jackson Township, Huntington County | Huntington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5%±4.7 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4%±5.4 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±4.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8%±5.3 pts | 7.1% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min±3.0 | 22.0 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 Jackson Township, Huntington County?
No census tract lies mostly in Jackson Township, Huntington County; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9613Huntington County | 4,891 | $80,893 |
| Tract 9617Huntington County | 4,542 | $88,030 |
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 Jackson Township, Huntington County) · Census block assignment files
How does Jackson Township, Huntington County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jackson Township, Huntington County is the 2,675th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 265th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Jackson Township, Huntington County ranks 415th 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 | 265th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 244th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 602nd | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 415th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 205th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 358th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 621st | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 586th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 686th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 431st | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 177th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 529th | 1,088 |
Jackson Township, Huntington 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 Jackson Township, Huntington County?
16 of the 57 figures for Jackson Township, Huntington 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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