West Creek Township, Lake County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Creek Township
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| founded | 1839 |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.07 sq mi (160.8 km2) |
| • Land | 61.96 sq mi (160.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,676 |
| • Density | 123.9/sq mi (47.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-82574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 454048 |
West Creek Township is one of eleven townships located in Lake County, Indiana, in the United States. A township is like a small local area with its own government.
As of the 2020 census, about 7,676 people live in West Creek Township. There are also 3,046 homes here.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,201 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,173 | −2.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,306 | 11.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,481 | 13.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,412 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,566 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,904 | 21.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,411 | 26.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,391 | 40.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,316 | 27.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,223 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,981 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,826 | 37.0% | |
| 2020 | 7,676 | 12.5% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census | |||
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The Story of West Creek Township
West Creek Township was started in 1839. It got its name from a stream nearby. This stream was the most western of three big streams in the area.
Where is West Creek Township?
According to the 2020 census, West Creek Township covers a total area of about 62.07 square miles (160.76 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 61.96 square miles (160.48 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers), is water.
The township includes a small part of the town of Lowell. It also includes the entire town of Schneider.
Schools in West Creek Township
Students in West Creek Township go to schools that are part of the Tri-Creek School Corporation. This school system also serves Cedar Creek Township and Eagle Creek Township.
One of the main schools in this system is Lowell High School.
See Also
In Spanish: Municipio de West Creek para niños
