Indiana's township population change, 2000 to 2005 *.

Of the 1,009 townships in Indiana, about 62 percent gained in population from 2000 to 2005. If one adds in those townships with stable populations, that number jumps to more than 85 percent.

The largest numeric growth was seen in Hamilton County's Clay township, which increased in population by about 13,700 people. Aside from Camp Atterbury in Bartholomew County (which is a special case), Union Township in Vanderburgh County grew the fastest on a percent basis, gaining by 137.9 percent (553 people).

Seven townships had more than 100,000 residents in 2005, four of which were in Marion County.

Center Township of Marion County was the...