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Liberty Township, Delaware County, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°11′28″N 85°16′21″W / 40.19111°N 85.27250°W / 40.19111; -85.27250
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Liberty Township
Location of Liberty Township in Delaware County
Location of Liberty Township in Delaware County
Coordinates: 40°11′28″N 85°16′21″W / 40.19111°N 85.27250°W / 40.19111; -85.27250
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total35.03 sq mi (90.7 km2)
 • Land34.88 sq mi (90.3 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,414[1]
 • Density126.01/sq mi (48.65/km2)
FIPS code18-43236[3]
GNIS feature ID453552

Liberty Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 4,414 and it contained 1,997 housing units.[1]

Liberty Township was established in 1825.[4]

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.03 square miles (90.7 km2), of which 34.88 square miles (90.3 km2) (or 99.57%) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) (or 0.43%) is water.[1]

Cities and towns

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Major highways

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Cemeteries

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The township contains eight cemeteries: Bortsfield, Freidline, Graham, Mount Tabor, Orr, Sparr, Truitt and White.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18901,615
19001,6431.7%
19101,7385.8%
19201,567−9.8%
19301,78413.8%
19402,25026.1%
19503,00333.5%
19604,03334.3%
19705,62039.4%
19805,487−2.4%
19904,917−10.4%
20004,9190.0%
20104,685−4.8%
20204,414−5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

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As of the census[1] of 2020, there were 4,414 people, 1,845 households, and 979 families living in the township. The population density was 126.01 inhabitants per square mile (48.7/km2). There were 1,997 housing units at an average density of 57.01 per square mile (22.0/km2).

The median age in the township was 45.9. 1.7% of residents were under the age of 5; 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 79.1% were age 18 or older; and 21.8% were age 65 or older. 5.6% of the population were veterans.

The most common language spoken at home was English with 96.4% speaking it at home, 1.5% spoke Spanish at home, 2.0% spoke an Asian or Pacific Islander language at home, and 0.1% spoke another Indo-European language. 1.2% of the population were foreign born.

The median household income in Liberty Township was $49,778, 11.4% less than the median average for the state of Indiana. 14.2% of the population were in poverty, including 14.5% of residents under the age of 18. The poverty rate for the township was 1.3% higher than that of the state. 46.8% of the population had attained a high school or equivalent degree, 21.6% had attended college but received no degree, 7.9% had attained an Associate's degree or higher, 9.2% had attained a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.7% had a graduate or professional degree. 8.8% had no degree. 51.1% of Liberty Township residents were employed, working a mean of 3.47 hours per week. 152 housing units were vacant at a density of 4.34 per square mile (1.7/km2).

References

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  • "Liberty Township, Delaware County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
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