Wright Township is one of fifteen townships in Greene County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,550,[1] down from 3,921 at 2010.[2]
Wright Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Greene County | |
| Coordinates: 39°07′31″N 87°11′11″W / 39.12528°N 87.18639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.68 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1 km2) 1.38% |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,550 |
| • Density | 98/sq mi (38/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454065 |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,500 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,596 | 6.4% | |
| 1910 | 5,980 | 274.7% | |
| 1920 | 7,949 | 32.9% | |
| 1930 | 6,238 | −21.5% | |
| 1940 | 5,843 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 4,711 | −19.4% | |
| 1960 | 4,001 | −15.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,821 | −4.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,220 | 10.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,950 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,224 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,921 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,550 | −9.5% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[3] | |||
History
editThe Shakamak State Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[4]
Geography
editAccording to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.18 square miles (93.7 km2), of which 35.68 square miles (92.4 km2) (or 98.62%) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (or 1.38%) is water.[2]
Cities and towns
editUnincorporated towns
edit(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
edit- Lewis Township, Clay County (north)
- Smith Township (east)
- Grant Township (southeast)
- Stockton Township (south)
- Cass Township, Sullivan County (west)
- Jackson Township, Sullivan County (northwest)
Cemeteries
editThe township contains three cemeteries: Bethel, Frye and Terhune.
Major highways
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Airports and landing strips
edit- Shakamak Airport
References
edit- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ 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 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
External links
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