Akron township, Illinois
Akron township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Akron township is a geographic entity located in Peoria County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 999. The land area covers 36.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 999 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs | ±6.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 451 | ±81 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 464 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 451 | ±81 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13 | ±17 |
| Median Home Value | $201,400 | ±$30,130 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,197 | ±$270 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,375 | ±$21,002 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,414 | ±$7,963 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | ±9.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 104 | ±107 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 526 | ±118 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF AKRON
GUS Population: 997 (2024)
ID: 163223
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
19125 STATE ROUTE 91, PRINCEVILLE IL 61559-9528
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GUS Population: 179,630 (2024)
ID: 162156
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CFO
324 MAIN ST, STE 502, PEORIA IL 61602-2305
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brimfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brimfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Chillicothe, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chillicothe, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dunlap, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Methodist College
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College | 10.2 mi away | 7600 N. Academic Drive, Peoria, IL, 61615 |
3096725513
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LILLIE M. EVANS LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 207 NORTH WALNUT AVENUE, PRINCEVILLE, IL, 61559 |
(309) 385-4540
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
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College Vocational | 13.4 mi away | 602 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL, 61614 |
6305283330
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DUNLAP PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 302 SOUTH FIRST STREET, DUNLAP, IL, 61525 |
(309) 243-5716
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Bradley University
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College | 16.4 mi away | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL, 61625-0001 |
3096767611
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NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 3001 WEST GRAND PARKWAY, PEORIA, IL, 61615 |
(309) 497-2100
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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College | 16.5 mi away | 511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL, 61603-3783 |
3096552201
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CHILLICOTHE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 430 NORTH BRADLEY AVENUE, CHILLICOTHE, IL, 61523 |
(309) 274-2719
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Illinois Central College
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College | 17.5 mi away | 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61635-0001 |
3096945422
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WYOMING PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 119 NORTH SEVENTH STREET, WYOMING, IL, 61491 |
(309) 695-2241
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PRINCEVILLE, IL US, located 3.5 miles from Akron township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5° | 14.5° | 23.5° | 2.18" | 5.4" |
| February | 37.4° | 18.2° | 27.8° | 1.90" | 5.5" |
| March | 50.2° | 28.0° | 39.1° | 2.42" | 2.0" |
| April | 63.5° | 38.5° | 51.0° | 3.67" | 0.1" |
| May | 74.5° | 50.6° | 62.5° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.9° | 60.5° | 71.7° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 63.1° | 74.4° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.8° | 60.8° | 72.3° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 52.1° | 65.2° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 40.9° | 53.1° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.7° | 30.1° | 40.4° | 2.40" | 0.9" |
| December | 37.4° | 19.9° | 28.6° | 2.05" | 6.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeville village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Dunlap village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Chillicothe city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Rome CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Mossville CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Wyoming city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1714300477. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.