Pike Township, Ohio County, Indiana
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Pike Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Ohio County | |
| Coordinates: 38°56′01″N 85°04′57″W / 38.93361°N 85.08250°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Ohio |
| Organized | 1845 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.74 sq mi (48.5 km2) |
| • Land | 18.74 sq mi (48.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 492 |
| • Density | 26.3/sq mi (10.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 47018, 47040 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453736 |
Pike Township is one of four townships in Ohio County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 492 and it contained 200 housing units.[1]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 665 | — | |
| 1900 | 548 | −17.6% | |
| 1910 | 472 | −13.9% | |
| 1920 | 448 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 388 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 367 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 358 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 279 | −22.1% | |
| 1970 | 224 | −19.7% | |
| 1980 | 332 | 48.2% | |
| 1990 | 303 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 362 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 527 | 45.6% | |
| 2020 | 492 | −6.6% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[2] | |||
Pike Township was founded in 1845.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.74 square miles (48.5 km2), all land.[4]
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains four cemeteries: Bear Creek Cemeteries, Cooper, Pate and Saint Peters.
School districts
- Rising Sun-Ohio County Community Schools
