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Durham Township, Hancock County, Illinois
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| official_name | Durham Township | |
| settlement_type | Township | |
| motto | ||
| image_seal | ||
| image_map | Map highlighting Durham Township, Hancock County, Illinois.svg | |
| map_caption | Location in Hancock County | |
| image_map1 | Map of Illinois highlighting Hancock County.svg | |
| mapsize1 | 150px | |
| map_caption1 | Hancock County's location in Illinois | |
| <!-- Location --> | subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | ||
| subdivision_type1 | State | |
| subdivision_name1 | Illinois | |
| subdivision_type2 | County | |
| subdivision_name2 | Hancock | |
| established_title | Established | |
| established_date | November 6, 1849 | |
| unit_pref | Imperial | |
| area_total_sq_mi | 36.94 | |
| area_land_sq_mi | 36.91 | |
| area_water_sq_mi | 0.03 | |
| area_water_percent | 0.08 | |
| population_as_of | [2020](2020-united-states-census) | |
| population_total | 248 | |
| population_density_sq_mi | auto | |
| elevation_m | 198 | |
| elevation_ft | 650 | |
| coordinates | ||
| <!-- Area/postal codes & others --> | timezone | CST |
| utc_offset | -6 | |
| timezone_DST | CDT | |
| utc_offset_DST | -5 | |
| postal_code_type | ZIP codes | |
| postal_code | 61450, 62318, 62330 | |
| blank_name | FIPS code | |
| blank_info | 17-067-21306 |
Durham Township is one of twenty-four townships in Hancock County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 248 and it contained 121 housing units.
Geography
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Durham Township has a total area of 36.94 sqmi, of which 36.91 sqmi (or 99.92%) is land and 0.03 sqmi (or 0.08%) is water.
Unincorporated towns
- Durham at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Byler, Durham, Gittings, Gittings Mound and Vandruff.
Major highways
- [[Image:Illinois 9.svg|25px]] Illinois Route 9
- [[Image:Illinois 94.svg|25px]] Illinois Route 94
Airports and landing strips
- Douglas Airport
Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 248 people, 45 households, and 15 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.71 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 3.28 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.58% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.
There were 45 households, out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.33% were married couples living together and 66.67% were non-families. 66.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.36 and the average family size was 2.07.
The township's age distribution consisted of 0.0% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 18% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 60.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 69.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 154.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 154.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $43,295, and the median income for a family was $81,250. The per capita income for the township was $33,116. No families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line.
School districts
The following school districts take portions of the township:
- One part is in La Harpe Community School District 347, while another part is in Dallas Elementary School District 327. Both of these districts are within Illini West High School District 307.
- A southwest portion of the township is in Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325
School districts
The following school districts take portions of the township:
- Dallas Elementary School District 327 and Illini West High School District 307
- Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325
Political districts
- Illinois's 18th congressional district
- State House District 94
- State Senate District 47
References
References
- "Explore Census Data".
- "Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
- Geography Division. (December 22, 2020). "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hancock County, IL". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
- Geography Division. (December 22, 2020). "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hancock County, IL". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
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