Humboldt Township, Coles County, Illinois

Humboldt Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,161 and it contained 545 housing units.[1] The township changed its name from Milton Township on May 7, 1860.

Humboldt Township
Location in Coles County
Location in Coles County
Coles County's location in Illinois
Coles County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 39°35′N 88°17′W / 39.583°N 88.283°W / 39.583; -88.283
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyColes
EstablishedNovember 8, 1859
Area
 • Total
53.57 sq mi (138.7 km2)
 • Land53.52 sq mi (138.6 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)  0.09%
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,161
 • Density22/sq mi (8.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
61910, 61920, 61931, 61938
FIPS code17-029-36555

Geography

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According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 53.57 square miles (138.7 km2), of which 53.52 square miles (138.6 km2) (or 99.91%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.09%) is water.[2]

Cities, towns, villages

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Extinct towns

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  • Dorans

Cemeteries

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The township contains four cemeteries: East Humboldt, Gardner, Humboldt and Township.

Major highways

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Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[1] there were 1,161 people, 388 households, and 272 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.69 inhabitants per square mile (8.37/km2). There were 545 housing units at an average density of 10.18 units per square mile (3.93 units/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 93.63% White, 0.95% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.07% from other races, and 3.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the population.

There were 388 households, out of which 44.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.21% were married couples living together, 14.43% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 29.90% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.29.

The township's age distribution consisted of 30.4% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,288, and the median income for a family was $49,531. Males had a median income of $29,554 versus $23,036 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,812. About 11.0% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20101,341
20201,161−13.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

School districts

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Political districts

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References

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  • "Humboldt Township, Coles County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
  • United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • United States National Atlas
  1. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County – County Subdivision and Place – 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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Adjacent townships

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