West Creek Township, Lake County, Indiana facts for kids
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West Creek Township
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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 in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,676 and it contained 3,046 housing units.
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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 | |||
History
West Creek Township was founded in 1839. It took its name from the westernmost of three large streams in the vicinity.
Geography
According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of 62.07 square miles (160.8 km2), of which 61.96 square miles (160.5 km2) (or 99.81%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2) (or 0.19%) is water. The township includes a small portion of the incorporated town of Lowell, as well as the town of Schneider.
Education
West Creek Township, along with Cedar Creek Township and Eagle Creek Township, is served by the Tri-Creek School Corporation which includes Lowell High School.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de West Creek para niños
