Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana
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Harrison Township is located in Vigo County, Indiana. 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 (51,898).
[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22 mi².
The boundaries consist of the following streets or features:
- North border: Haythorne Avenue
- West border: Wabash River
- South border: Margaret Avenue
- East border: .5 miles east of Fruitridge Street
[edit] Adjacent Townships
- Honey Creek Township (south)
- Lost Creek Township (east)
- Otter Creek Township (north)
- Sugar Creek Township (west)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 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:
- 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
