Township · Indiana
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County, township, in Hancock County, Indiana. Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County had 18,299 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,495 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,174 (±55). GEOID 1805973880.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,299
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,495 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,174 ±55
Median household income
$100,714
±$8,802 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$338,200
±$11,844 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,011
±$104 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County and what county is it in?
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County is a township in Hancock County, Indiana. It covers 35.4 square miles of land, 467 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Sugar Creek Township (Hancock County): New Palestine (town, 2,744 in 2020) and Spring Lake (town, 210 in 2020). Part of Cumberland (town) also lies in it.
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock 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 Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,299 people lived in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County on July 1, 2025, up 10.9% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 16,495 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,174 (±55).
| Measure | Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,174±55 | 84,037 | +1,406 |
| Households | 6,696±304 | 33,474 | +984 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.12 | 2.49 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 6,940±299 | 34,370 | +824 |
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County's population since 2000
From 12,165 in 2000 to 18,299 in 2025: up 50.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sugar Creek Township, Hancock 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 Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County?
The median resident of Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County is 42.1 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±2.9 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±1.8 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±2.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 50.8%±1.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8%±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.4%±2.2 pts | 88.1% | −5.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±2.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±1.5 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.9%±3.7 pts | 34.9% | +9.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.5%±3.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7%±2.9 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County earn?
Half of Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County's 6,696 households earn less than $100,714 a year (±$8,802), against $93,186 in Hancock County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $102,295 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,714±$8,802 | $93,186 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $139,326±$14,131 | $118,107 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,512±$5,213 | $47,372 | +$9,014 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±2.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.4%±5.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7%±0.7 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0%±1.7 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County?
Owners occupy 85.0% of Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County's occupied homes and renters 15.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $338,200 by its owner (±$11,844). The median renter pays $1,011 a month including utilities, and 30.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $338,200±$11,844 | $274,800 | +$77,170 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011±$104 | $1,203 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.0%±13.5 pts | 29.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,792±$84 | $1,538 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.0%±2.9 pts | 79.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.0%±2.9 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Housing units | 6,940±299 | 34,370 | +824 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.6%±9.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.4%±3.0 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.3%±2.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3%±2.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6%±2.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2%±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County work and get to work?
76.7% of Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County's workers drive alone and 17.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.0%.
| Measure | Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2%±3.5 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7%±3.5 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5%±1.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.2%±3.1 pts | 16.0% | +11.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min±2.0 | 27.7 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 Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $90,179 (Tract 4108.01) to $151,026 (Tract 4108.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4110Hancock County | 7,443 | $93,393 |
| Tract 4108.02Hancock County | 4,948 | $151,026 |
| Tract 4108.01Hancock County | 4,783 | $90,179 |
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 Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County) · Census block assignment files
How does Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County is the 659th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 76th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County ranks 122nd 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 | 76th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 37th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 399th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 122nd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 38th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 52nd | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 281st | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 641st | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 421st | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 405th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 59th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 261st | 1,088 |
Sugar Creek Township, Hancock 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 Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County?
9 of the 57 figures for Sugar Creek Township, Hancock 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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