Washington Township, Porter County, Indiana
Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,785.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 670 | — | |
| 1900 | 556 | −17.0% | |
| 1910 | 610 | 9.7% | |
| 1920 | 621 | 1.8% | |
| 1930 | 632 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 692 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 813 | 17.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,066 | 31.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,226 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,424 | 97.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,113 | 28.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,425 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,785 | 39.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,799 | 21.2% | |
History
Washington Township was organized in 1836.
Cities and towns
No cities or towns are located in Washington Township, but eastern portions of the city of Valparaiso extend into the township.
Education
Washington Township is served by the East Porter County School Corporation. Their high school is Washington Township Middle-High School, located on State Route 2, east of Valparaiso.
Victory Christian Academy, which serves students in grades Pre-K through 12, is located in the township.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Washington Township, Porter County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Washington township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana". www.stats.indiana.edu. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 180.
- ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
- ^ "Victory Christian Academy". VCAcademy.info. 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
External links
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