Decatur Township, Marion County, Indiana facts for kids
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Decatur Township
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Map of Marion County with Decatur Township highlighted
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marion |
| Named for | Stephen Decatur |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.4 sq mi (83.9 km2) |
| • Land | 32.3 sq mi (83.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 36,951 |
| • Density | 1,140.5/sq mi (440.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 18-17092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453255 |
Decatur Township is one of nine townships in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the larger city of Indianapolis. In 2020, about 36,951 people lived here.
The township is in the southwest part of Marion County. It is home to the main building of the Indianapolis International Airport. Even though it is one of the more rural areas, many new homes and businesses have been built. AmeriPlex, a very large industrial park in Indiana, is also located here. Decatur and Perry townships share a border along the White River. This is the only water border between townships in Marion County.
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History of Decatur Township
This area was settled in the 1820s. Most of the first settlers were Quakers who came from South Carolina. They built their homes along the banks of the White River. West Newton is a small town within the township that was founded by these Quaker families. Many people living in Decatur Township today can trace their family history back to these early settlers.
Decatur Township was named after a famous American naval officer, Stephen Decatur.
Key Information and Places
Decatur Township has its own local groups and organizations. These include the Decatur Township Civic Council. It also has the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township, which manages the local schools. The Indianapolis Challenger Center is also located in Decatur Township. This center offers fun, hands-on learning about space and science.
Camby is a neighborhood found in the western part of Decatur Township. It also stretches into nearby Hendricks and Morgan counties. Camby is centered around Camby Road near State Road 67. It is about 764 feet (234 meters) above sea level. Camby has its own post office with the ZIP Code 46113.
Geography and Communities
Cities and Towns
- Indianapolis (part of the city)
Local Communities
- Airport (the southern part)
- Ameriplex
- Camby (the northeast two-thirds)
- Mars Hill (part of the area)
- Valley Mills
- West Newton
Population Growth
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,555 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,550 | −0.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,594 | 2.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,636 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,711 | 65.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,797 | 40.1% | |
| 1950 | 6,237 | 64.3% | |
| 1960 | 11,310 | 81.3% | |
| 1970 | 15,285 | 35.1% | |
| 1980 | 19,426 | 27.1% | |
| 1990 | 21,092 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 24,726 | 17.2% | |
| 2010 | 32,388 | 31.0% | |
| 2020 | 36,951 | 14.1% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, Decatur Township had 24,726 residents. By 2010, the population grew to 32,388 people. The latest count in 2020 showed 36,951 residents. This means the population grew by almost 50% between 2000 and 2020. This growth rate makes Decatur Township the second fastest-growing township in Marion County.
Local Elected Officials
Here are some of the people elected to represent Decatur Township:
- U.S. Congress, District 6: Greg Pence (Republican)
- Indiana House, District 91: Robert Behning (Republican)
- Indiana Senate, District 35: R. Michael Young (Republican)
- Mayor of Indianapolis: Joe Hogsett (Democrat)
- City-County Council, District 20: Josh Bain (Republican)
- Township Trustee: Jason Holliday (Republican)
- Small Claims Court Judge: Jonathan Sturgill (Republican)
- Constable: Luke Schmitt (Republican)
- Township Board:
- District 1: Cindy Freund (Republican)
- District 2: Josh Masquelier (Republican)
- District 3: Neal Mack (Republican)
- District 4: Greg Hibler (Republican)
- District 5: David Knight (Republican)
- School Board: Judy Collins, Larry Taylor, Dale Henson, Chase Lyday, Estella Vandeventer
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Decatur (Indiana) para niños
