Township · Indiana
White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana
White River Township, Johnson County, township, in Johnson County, Indiana. White River Township, Johnson County had 56,493 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 52,365 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 54,006 (±38). GEOID 1808183924.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
56,493
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 52,365 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,006 ±38
Median household income
$105,130
±$6,590 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$352,000
±$11,718 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,340
±$96 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is White River Township, Johnson County and what county is it in?
White River Township, Johnson County is a township in Johnson County, Indiana. It covers 47.1 square miles of land, 1,112 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside White River Township (Johnson County): Bargersville (town, 9,560 in 2020). Part of Greenwood (city) also lies in it.
White River Township, Johnson 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 White River Township, Johnson County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 56,493 people lived in White River Township, Johnson County on July 1, 2025, up 7.8% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 52,365 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 54,006 (±38).
| Measure | White River Township, Johnson County | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,006±38 | 166,315 | +6,903 |
| Households | 19,774±504 | 62,554 | +3,017 |
| Average household size | 2.70±0.07 | 2.61 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 20,439±499 | 65,915 | +2,726 |
White River Township, Johnson County's population since 2000
From 35,539 in 2000 to 56,493 in 2025: up 59.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for White River Township, Johnson 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 White River Township, Johnson County?
The median resident of White River Township, Johnson County is 40.2 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 5.4%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | White River Township, Johnson County | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2±0.7 | 38.0 | +2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±1.3 pts | 24.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±1.3 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Male | 49.5%±1.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.4%±1.7 pts | 83.9% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3%±1.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±1.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9%±1.1 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.1%±2.9 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.1%±2.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1%±2.0 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±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 White River Township, Johnson County earn?
Half of White River Township, Johnson County's 19,774 households earn less than $105,130 a year (±$6,590), against $90,454 in Johnson County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $120,837 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $15,707 after inflation. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | White River Township, Johnson County | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,130±$6,590 | $90,454 | −$15,707 |
| Mean household income | $140,093±$10,413 | $113,915 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,124±$4,278 | $43,995 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9%±1.8 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3%±4.0 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9%±1.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5%±1.0 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0%±1.2 pts | 93.0% | – |
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 White River Township, Johnson County?
Owners occupy 81.4% of White River Township, Johnson County's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $352,000 by its owner (±$11,718). The median renter pays $1,340 a month including utilities, and 39.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | White River Township, Johnson County | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $352,000±$11,718 | $284,600 | +$81,740 |
| Median gross rent | $1,340±$96 | $1,271 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.1%±11.1 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,852±$120 | $1,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4%±2.7 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.6%±2.7 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 20,439±499 | 65,915 | +2,726 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.4%±2.1 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.6%±2.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5%±1.1 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 White River Township, Johnson County work and get to work?
75.2% of White River Township, Johnson County's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | White River Township, Johnson County | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9%±1.9 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2%±2.5 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±1.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3%±2.1 pts | 14.2% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min±1.2 | 26.4 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 White River Township, Johnson County?
9 census tracts lie mostly in White River Township, Johnson County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $82,358 (Tract 6106.05) to $181,645 (Tract 6107.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6107.04Johnson County | 9,054 | $90,935 |
| Tract 6106.03Johnson County | 8,397 | $125,855 |
| Tract 6107.05Johnson County | 7,593 | $135,637 |
| Tract 6106.05Johnson County | 6,658 | $82,358 |
| Tract 6106.06Johnson County | 6,484 | $96,667 |
| Tract 6106.07Johnson County | 6,411 | $132,335 |
| Tract 6107.03Johnson County | 5,413 | $181,645 |
| Tract 6107.06Johnson County | 3,159 | $83,173 |
| Tract 6106.08Johnson County | 1,809 | $91,222 |
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 White River Township, Johnson County) · Census block assignment files
How does White River Township, Johnson County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, White River Township, Johnson County is the 126th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 26th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
White River Township, Johnson County ranks 92nd 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 | 26th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 288th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 92nd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 51st | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 36th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 66th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 628th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 560th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 520th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 57th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 381st | 1,088 |
White River Township, Johnson 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 White River Township, Johnson County?
7 of the 57 figures for White River Township, Johnson 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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