Ohio Township, Bureau County, Illinois

Coordinates: 41°32′25″N 89°27′25″W / 41.54028°N 89.45694°W / 41.54028; -89.45694
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Ohio Township
Township
Location in Bureau County
Location in Bureau County
Bureau County's location in Illinois
Bureau County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 41°32′25″N 89°27′25″W / 41.54028°N 89.45694°W / 41.54028; -89.45694
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyBureau
EstablishedNovember 6, 1849
Area
 • Total38.11 sq mi (98.7 km2)
 • Land38.1 sq mi (99 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)  0.03%
Elevation
840 ft (256 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total814
 • Density21/sq mi (8.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
61328, 61330, 61349, 61356
FIPS code17-011-55392

Ohio Township is one of twenty-five townships in Bureau County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 814 and it contained 396 housing units.[1] Ohio Township changed its name from Richland Township in June 1850.

Geography[edit]

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 38.11 square miles (98.7 km2), of which 38.1 square miles (99 km2) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2) (or 0.03%) is water.[2]

Villages[edit]

Unincorporated towns[edit]

Cemeteries[edit]

  • Ohio
  • Union

Major highways[edit]

Airports and landing strips[edit]

  • Albrecht Airport
  • Zea Mays Field

Demographics[edit]

As of the 2020 census[1] there were 814 people, 381 households, and 267 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.36 inhabitants per square mile (8.25/km2). There were 396 housing units at an average density of 10.39 per square mile (4.01/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 93.24% White, 0.37% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 5.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% of the population.

There were 381 households, out of which 24.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.68% were married couples living together, 22.31% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 29.92% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.73.

The township's age distribution consisted of 17.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,268, and the median income for a family was $61,771. Males had a median income of $44,783 versus $20,043 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,995. About 0.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010823—
2020814−1.1%
US Decennial Census[3]

School districts[edit]

  • Ohio Consolidated Grade School District 17
  • Ohio Community High School District 505

Political districts[edit]

References[edit]

  • "Ohio Township, Bureau County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
  • US Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • US National Atlas
  1. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "2011 Illinois Representative District 74" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  5. ^ "2011 Illinois Senate District 37" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved June 5, 2017.

External links[edit]

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