Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois

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Edgar Township
Township
Map highlighting Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois.svg
Location in Edgar County
Map of Illinois highlighting Edgar County.svg
Edgar County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 39°44′20″N87°42′05″W / 39.73889°N 87.70139°W / 39.73889; -87.70139
Country United States
State Illinois
County Edgar
EstablishedNovember 4, 1856
Area
 • Total55.46 sq mi (143.6 km2)
 • Land55.46 sq mi (143.6 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
[1]
643 ft (196 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total452
 • Density8.2/sq mi (3.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
61917, 61924, 61940, 61944
FIPS code 17-045-22502

Edgar Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 452 and it contained 201 housing units. [2] Previously named Bloomfield Township, it received its current name on May 9, 1857.

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Geography

The township is rural, with no incorporated towns or villages. Several unincorporated hamlets (Edgar, Horace, and Bloomfield) are located in the township. The townhouse is located at Edgar. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Edgar Township has a total area of 55.46 square miles (143.64 km2), all land. [3]

Unincorporated towns

Extinct towns

Cemeteries

The township contains these six cemeteries: Bloomfield, Cherry Point, Franklin, Hoult, McKee and Scott.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census [2] there were 452 people, 158 households, and 107 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.15 inhabitants per square mile (3.15/km2). There were 201 housing units at an average density of 3.62 per square mile (1.40/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.89% White, 0.22% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 158 households, out of which 20.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.66% were married couples living together, 5.06% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 32.28% were non-families. 32.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.24.

The township's age distribution consisted of 8.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 14% from 25 to 44, 49.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $85,750, and the median income for a family was $113,239. Males had a median income of $70,991 versus $29,853 for females. The per capita income for the township was $47,496. No families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930 1,106—
1940 982−11.2%
1950 893−9.1%
1960 794−11.1%
1970 644−18.9%
1980 630−2.2%
1990 547−13.2%
2000 542−0.9%
2010 482−11.1%
2020 452−6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

Transportation

The township is served by several major state and federal highways. US Route 36 forms the northern boundary of the township, while Illinois Route 1 and US Route 150 cuts a north–south path through the township. The Edgar County Airport is located in the southeast part of the township. CSX operates a north–south length of railroad track that connects Chrisman and Paris.

Education

The township is served by three school districts: Shiloh Community Unit School District #1, Chrisman-Scottland Community Unit School District #6, and Crestwood Community Unit School District #4.

Political districts

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois
  2. 1 2 "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
  3. ↑ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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