Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Harrison Township is one of twelve townships
in Vigo County
, Indiana
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 51,898. It is entirely contained in Terre Haute
's city limits, thus explaining why it is both the most densely populated (2,262/mi²) and the most populated overall.
, Harrison Township covers an area of 23.59 square miles (61.1 km²); of this, 22.94 square miles (59.4 km²) (97.27 percent) is land and 0.64 square miles (1.7 km²) (2.73 percent) is water.
of 2000, there are 51,898 people and 20,618 households residing in the township. The population density
is 2,262/mi². The racial makeup of the township is 86.8% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, less than 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.96.
The median age is 31.6 years. For every 100 females there are 89 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $26,705, and the median income for a family is $35,135. The per capita income
for the township is $14,540. 20.6% of the population and 16.4% of families are below the poverty line.
. Several schools are located in this township:
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Vigo County
Vigo County, Indiana
Vigo County is a county located along the western border of the U.S. state of Indiana. Vigo County is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Terre Haute....
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
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, its population was 51,898. It is entirely contained in Terre Haute
Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute is a city and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, near the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a population of 170,943. The city is the county seat of Vigo County and...
's city limits, thus explaining why it is both the most densely populated (2,262/mi²) and the most populated overall.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, Harrison Township covers an area of 23.59 square miles (61.1 km²); of this, 22.94 square miles (59.4 km²) (97.27 percent) is land and 0.64 square miles (1.7 km²) (2.73 percent) is water.
Unincorporated communities
- Deming Park
- Deming WoodsDeming Woods, IndianaDeming Woods is an unincorporated town in eastern Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Deming Woods is located at at an elevation of 541 feet....
- DeweyDewey, IndianaDewey is an unincorporated town in Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. Within the boundaries of Terre Haute, it is also part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Dewey is located at at an elevation of 479 feet....
- Duane YardsDuane Yards, IndianaDuane Yards is an unincorporated town in Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. Now within the city borders of Terre Haute, it is also part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Duane Yards is located at at an elevation of 502 feet....
- ParkviewParkview, IndianaParkview is an unincorporated town in northern Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. Now within the boundaries of the city of Terre Haute, it is also part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:...
- PrestonPreston, IndianaPreston is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. Now within the boundaries of the city of Terre Haute, it is also part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:Preston is located at at an elevation of 512 feet....
- Terre TownTerre Town, IndianaTerre Town is an unincorporated town in northern Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. Now within the borders of the city of Terre Haute, it is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.The community is home to Terre Town Elementary School....
- Twelve PointsTwelve Points, IndianaTwelve Points is an unincorporated community in southern Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana, USA. Now within the city boundaries of Terre Haute, it is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.-Geography:...
Boundaries
The boundaries consist of the following streets or features:- North border: Haythorne Avenue
- West border: Wabash RiverWabash RiverThe Wabash River is a river in the Midwestern United States that flows southwest from northwest Ohio near Fort Recovery across northern Indiana to southern Illinois, where it forms the Illinois-Indiana border before draining into the Ohio River, of which it is the largest northern tributary...
- South border: Margaret Avenue
- East border: .5 miles east of Fruitridge Street
Adjacent townships
- Otter Creek TownshipOtter Creek Township, Vigo County, IndianaOtter Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 9,059.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Otter Creek Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* North Terre...
(northeast) - Lost Creek TownshipLost Creek Township, Vigo County, IndianaLost Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 9,907. It contains Terre Haute, Indiana's eastern, suburban end, along with the affluent Hulman family ranch and the Terre Haute International Airport originally named after the...
(east) - Riley TownshipRiley Township, Vigo County, IndianaRiley Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,805.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Riley Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Riley* Terre Haute...
(southeast) - Honey Creek TownshipHoney Creek Township, Vigo County, IndianaHoney Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 14,280. It contains Terre Haute's main shopping district along US Route 41 and is by far the most characteristically suburban of the twelve Vigo County townships...
(south) - Sugar Creek TownshipSugar Creek Township, Vigo County, IndianaSugar Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,121.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Sugar Creek Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated communities:* Barnhart...
(west) - Fayette TownshipFayette Township, Vigo County, IndianaFayette Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,553.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Fayette Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* Clinton Township,...
(northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these four cemeteries: Calvary, Grandview, Rogers and Woodlawn.Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there are 51,898 people and 20,618 households residing in the township. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
is 2,262/mi². The racial makeup of the township is 86.8% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, less than 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.96.
The median age is 31.6 years. For every 100 females there are 89 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $26,705, and the median income for a family is $35,135. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the township is $14,540. 20.6% of the population and 16.4% of families are below the poverty line.
School districts
This township is served by the Vigo County School CorporationVigo County School Corporation
Vigo County School Corporation is a school corporation that services Terre Haute, Indiana along with the rest of Vigo County, Indiana. The corporation is led by superintendent Daniel Tanoos and by the Board of Trustees including: Gene Shike, President; Jackie Lower, Vice-President; Mel Burks,...
. Several schools are located in this township:
- One high school - Terre Haute North
- Three middle schools - Chauncey Rose, Sarah Scott, Woodrow Wilson
- Nine elementary schools - Davis Park, Deming, DeVaney, Farrington Grove, Fuqua, Meadows, Ouabache, Sugar Grove, Terre Town
Political districts
- Indiana's 8th congressional districtIndiana's 8th congressional districtIndiana's 8th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in Southwest and west central Indiana, the district is anchored in Evansville and also includes Terre Haute, Vincennes and Washington....
- State House District 43
- State House District 46
- State Senate District 38