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Democrat Township
Indiana›Carroll County

Democrat TownshipIN

Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Adams Mill · Photo: Hammer51012 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo of Democrat Township

Democrat Township, IN · Adams Mill · Photo: Hammer51012 · CC BY-SA 2.0

Is Democrat Township a good place to live?

Its National Register listings include Adams Mill and Adams Mill Covered Bridge. Democrat Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What makes Democrat Township stand out

Where Democrat Township beats most towns.

Small town

965 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Monroe TownshipBurlington TownshipClay TownshipOwen TownshipMadison TownshipMonroe TownshipBurlington TownshipClay TownshipOwen TownshipMadison TownshipDemocrat Township
Adams Mill
Adams Mill · National Register of Historic Places
Democrat Township’s story

186 years in pictures

The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1961 on.

2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • 1840Democrat Township is settled
Explore the history →
Getting set up

Moving to Democrat Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Democrat Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Democrat Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsCarroll Consolidated School CorporationWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereCarroll County Circuit Court ClerkCarroll County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP codes46920, 46913, 46041, 4606546920 74% · 46913 20% · 46041 4% · 46065 1%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Democrat Township.

Work & commute

Democrat Township stands out in Indiana and nationally: a smaller share of its residents live below the poverty line

Democrat Township’s middle household income stands at $93,000, where Indiana’s towns sit at $71,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. The typical journey to work here is 30 minutes. Only 5 of the 594 Indiana towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Democrat Township. The top destinations are Lafayette (21%), Indianapolis (10%) and Kokomo (9%).

0%work in town
Democrat TownshipIndiana townsU.S. towns
Below the poverty line1.2%10%9.6%
Average trip to work30 minutes24 minutes25 minutes
Working residents who work in town0.4%11%8%
Median household income$93,000$71,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In Democrat Township0%
Lafayette21%
Indianapolis10%
Kokomo9%
West Lafayette5%
20 mi
median commute distance
57
jobs based in Democrat Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

Democrat Township: four seasons and pleasant summers

A winter brings about 20 inches of snow, with January nights at 18° and July afternoons at 84°.

20″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter21–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Democrat Township is

Among adults in Democrat Township, 38% have high blood pressure, close to Indiana’s towns (39%) and above U.S. towns (35%). Just over two in five adults have obesity here. In Democrat Township, 17% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 25% have been diagnosed with depression.

Democrat TownshipIndiana townsU.S. towns
Obesity (CDC PLACES)41%39%35%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)17%17%14%
Depression (CDC PLACES)25%26%23%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)35%37%36%
32 measures vs. Indiana
2 better30 too close to call0 worse
What stands outDemocrat TownshipIN
Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off6.9%8.4%
More adults seeing a dentist65.1%61.2%
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
13.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Natural hazards

Democrat Township has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding

49% of Democrat Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 16%. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in 58% of U.S. communities.

42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
42Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Outdoors

Democrat Township has set aside 0.4% of its land for conservation

The biggest park or preserve is Adams Mill Historic Park, at 74 acres. 3 parks and preserves cover 90 acres in Democrat Township.

0.4%conserved
0.4%
conserved · 81 of 18,917 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Adams Mill Historic Park—74
2. Adams Mill Public Fishing Area—13
3. Mussel Shoals—3

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Nearby attractions

Ross–Ade Stadium and 14 more within 40 miles

Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Democrat Township. Close and well known come first.

All 47 attractions →
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Samara: Tim Musson, CC BY-SA 2.0

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Democrat Township

17pages on Democrat Township
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Democrat Township; the nearest are

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Democrat Township for work

Where Democrat Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

21% → Lafayette Lafayette 21% 10% → Indianapolis Indianapolis 10% 9% → Kokomo Kokomo 9% 5% → West Lafayette West Lafayette 5% 4% → Delphi Delphi 4% 4% → Frankfort Frankfort 4% Democrat Township · 0% stay
57jobs based in Democrat Township
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Landmarks

2 places in Democrat Township on the National Register of Historic Places.

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About Democrat Township

Township in Indiana, United States

Democrat Township is one of fourteen townships in Carroll County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,025 (up from 885 at 2010) and it contained 353 housing units.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
30 sq mi
Elevation
741 ft

Questions about Democrat Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Democrat Township, IN a good place to live?

Democrat Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.