Center Township is one of eleven townships in Howard County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 45,776, up from 45,275 in 2010.[1]
Center Township | |
|---|---|
 The former Kokomo City Building, a historic site in Center Township | |
 Location in Howard County | |
| Coordinates: 40°29′01″N 86°08′09″W / 40.48361°N 86.13583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Howard |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.71 sq mi (66.6 km2) |
| • Land | 25.65 sq mi (66.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.23% |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 45,776 |
| • Density | 1,764.9/sq mi (681.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453182 |
History
editCenter Township was named from its position at the geographical center of Howard County.[2]
Townships have been an integral part of Indiana government since the 1857 constitution. Each township elects an executive officer-the trustee, and three legislative officers- members of the township board. Each serve four year terms. Currently, as of 2023, the trustee is Andrew Durham, and the board members are Tom Cleaver Jr, Linda Koontz, and Debra Rahe. .[3]
Geography
editCities and towns
edit- Kokomo (vast majority)
Unincorporated towns
edit(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
edit- Howard Township (northeast)
- Taylor Township (southeast)
- Harrison Township (southwest)
- Clay Township (northwest)
Major highways
edit
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 47,619 | — | |
| 2010 | 45,275 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 45,776 | 1.1% |
2010 Census
editAccording to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 25.71 square miles (66.6 km2), of which 25.65 square miles (66.4 km2) (or 99.77%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.23%) is water.[1]
Cemeteries
editThe township contains two operational cemeteries: Crown Point and Memorial Park. The township also maintains Puckett Cemetery at the corner of Malfalfa Rd & Sycamore St and a small cemetery at the corner of Berkley Rd and Markland Ave.
Libraries
edit- Kokomo-Howard County Main Branch Library, in Kokomo
Schools
editSee main article Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation School's outside of the above school district in Center Township include:
Colleges
edit- Indiana University Kokomo
- Indiana Wesleyan University Kokomo Campus
- Ivy Tech Community College
- Purdue College of Technology
Private Schools
editThere is also 5 private schools in Center Township
References
edit- "Center Township, Howard 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
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Howard County's Townships and Their Early Settlements and Towns". Kokomo-Howard County Public Library. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ "Center Township of Howard County". centertownship1.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2002.