Township · Indiana
Patoka Township, Gibson County, Indiana
Patoka Township, Gibson County, township, in Gibson County, Indiana. Patoka Township, Gibson County had 11,756 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,527 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,623 (±27). GEOID 1805158338.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,756
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,527 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,623 ±27
Median household income
$65,014
±$5,143 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$160,000
±$14,660 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,026
±$106 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Patoka Township, Gibson County and what county is it in?
Patoka Township, Gibson County is a township in Gibson County, Indiana. It covers 68.5 square miles of land, 168 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Patoka Township (Gibson County): Princeton (city, 8,301 in 2020). Part of Patoka (town) also lies in it.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Patoka Township, Gibson County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,756 people lived in Patoka Township, Gibson County on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 11,527 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,623 (±27).
| Measure | Patoka Township, Gibson County | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,623±27 | 33,000 | −243 |
| Households | 4,717±245 | 13,438 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.12 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,317±253 | 14,890 | no clear change |
Patoka Township, Gibson County's population since 2000
From 11,502 in 2000 to 11,756 in 2025: up 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Patoka Township, Gibson 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 Patoka Township, Gibson County?
The median resident of Patoka Township, Gibson County is 39.4 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.1%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Patoka Township, Gibson County | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±1.8 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8%±2.1 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6%±1.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 54.0%±2.2 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1%±0.9 pts | 2.3% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.3%±1.6 pts | 90.1% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±1.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±1.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5%±2.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±2.0 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7%±2.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.2%±2.4 pts | 18.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2%±2.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Patoka Township, Gibson County earn?
Half of Patoka Township, Gibson County's 4,717 households earn less than $65,014 a year (±$5,143), against $67,573 in Gibson County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $64,515 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Patoka Township, Gibson County | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,014±$5,143 | $67,573 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,680±$7,297 | $86,069 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,069±$2,720 | $34,681 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±4.0 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4%±9.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±3.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.5%±2.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±4.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Patoka Township, Gibson County?
Owners occupy 70.9% of Patoka Township, Gibson County's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,000 by its owner (±$14,660). The median renter pays $1,026 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Patoka Township, Gibson County | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,000±$14,660 | $180,000 | +$29,423 |
| Median gross rent | $1,026±$106 | $935 | +$249 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8%±10.4 pts | 27.3% | +17.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,227±$108 | $1,324 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.9%±4.3 pts | 76.7% | +6.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.1%±4.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,317±253 | 14,890 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±4.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0%±4.6 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8%±2.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8%±2.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.5%±3.9 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1%±3.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Patoka Township, Gibson County work and get to work?
84.7% of Patoka Township, Gibson County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Patoka Township, Gibson County | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8%±3.2 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.7%±3.9 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±3.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.0 min±1.5 | 20.6 min | −3.8 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 Patoka Township, Gibson County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Patoka Township, Gibson County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,223 (Tract 505.02) to $90,154 (Tract 504.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505.02Gibson County | 3,863 | $49,223 |
| Tract 505.01Gibson County | 3,446 | $57,674 |
| Tract 504.02Gibson County | 4,339 | $90,154 |
| Tract 504.01Gibson County | 3,288 | $76,176 |
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 Patoka Township, Gibson County) · Census block assignment files
How does Patoka Township, Gibson County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Patoka Township, Gibson County is the 1,058th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 109th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Patoka Township, Gibson County ranks 691st 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 | 109th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 438th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 523rd | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 691st | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 660th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 720th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 258th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 300th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 905th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 623rd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 809th | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 1,084th | 1,088 |
Patoka Township, Gibson 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 Patoka Township, Gibson County?
10 of the 57 figures for Patoka Township, Gibson 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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