Somerset Township | |
---|---|
The township's historic grange hall | |
Location in Jackson County | |
Jackson County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 37°48′35″N89°19′23″W / 37.80972°N 89.32306°W Coordinates: 37°48′35″N89°19′23″W / 37.80972°N 89.32306°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Jackson |
Established | November 4, 1884 |
Area | |
• Total | 37.63 sq mi (97.5 km2) |
• Land | 37.13 sq mi (96.2 km2) |
• Water | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km2) 1.30% |
Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016) [1] | 4,075 |
• Density | 113.2/sq mi (43.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 62924, 62932, 62966, 62994 |
FIPS code | 17-077-70408 |
Somerset Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,205 and it contained 1,886 housing units. [2]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.63 square miles (97.5 km2), of which 37.13 square miles (96.2 km2) (or 98.67%) is land and 0.49 square miles (1.3 km2) (or 1.30%) is water. [2]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these four cemeteries: Boucher, Lutheran, Ripley and Zion.
Historical population | |||
---|---|---|---|
Census | Pop. | %± | |
Est. 2016 | 4,075 | [1] | |
U.S. Decennial Census [3] |
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois with a population of 60,218 at the 2010 United States Census. Its county seat is Murphysboro, and its most populous city is Carbondale, home to the main campus of Southern Illinois University. The county was incorporated on January 10, 1816 and named for Andrew Jackson. The community of Brownsville served as the fledgling county's first seat.
Wethersfield Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,935 and it contained 1,827 housing units.
Pleasant Mound Township is one of nine townships in Bond County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,018 and it contained 498 housing units.
Augusta Township is one of twenty-four townships in Hancock County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 795 and it contained 385 housing units.
Bald Hill Township is one of sixteen townships in Jefferson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 767 and it contained 359 housing units.
Carbondale Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 29,544 and it contained 14,341 housing units. Southern Illinois University is located in this township.
Degognia Township is one of 16 townships in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 153 and it contained 73 housing units. The township derives its name from Degognia Creek.
De Soto Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,388 and it contained 1,060 housing units.
Elk Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,907 and it contained 873 housing units.
Fountain Bluff Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 208 and it contained 110 housing units.
Grand Tower Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 707 and it contained 336 housing units.
Kinkaid Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 486 and it contained 227 housing units.
Levan Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 850 and it contained 365 housing units.
Makanda Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,353 and it contained 2,052 housing units.
Murphysboro Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,563 and it contained 5,174 housing units.
Ora Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 514 and it contained 210 housing units.
Pomona Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 802 and it contained 372 housing units.
Sand Ridge Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 816 and it contained 354 housing units.
Vergennes Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 771 and it contained 324 housing units.
Stanford Township is one of twelve townships in Clay County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 599 and it contained 269 housing units.