| Harrison Township | |
|---|---|
| — Township — | |
| Location in Vigo County | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.59 sq mi (61.09 km2) |
| • Land | 22.94 sq mi (59.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) 2.73% |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 51,898 |
| • Density | 2,262.3/sq mi (873.4/km2) |
| ZIP codes | 47802, 47803, 47804, 47805, 47807 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453398 |
Harrison Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 51,898.[1] 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.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, 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.
The boundaries consist of the following streets or features:
The township contains these four cemeteries: Calvary, Grandview, Rogers and Woodlawn.
As of the census[2] 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.
This township is served by the Vigo County School Corporation. Several schools are located in this township: