Ayers township, Illinois
Ayers township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ayers township is a geographic entity located in Champaign County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 414. The land area covers 22.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 414 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs | ±9.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 132 | ±40 | 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 | 140 | ±42 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 132 | ±40 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 | ±9 |
| Median Home Value | $137,500 | ±$13,997 |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | ±$100 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,500 | ±$21,395 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,377 | ±$5,830 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | ±12% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 60 | ±44 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 174 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±8.7% |
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 AYERS
GUS Population: 424 (2024)
ID: 162765
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
447 COUNTY ROAD 2500 E, BROADLANDS IL 61816-9738
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GUS Population: 212,374 (2024)
ID: 162123
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1776 E WASHINGTON ST, URBANA IL 61802-4578
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Champaign, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Savoy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Champaign, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Urbana, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Champaign, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Urbana, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Champaign, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Champaign, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Broadlands, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Homer, 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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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
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College Vocational | 18.2 mi away | 202 East University Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801 |
6305283330
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HOMER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 500 EAST SECOND STREET, HOMER, IL, 61849 |
(217) 896-2121
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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College | 18.4 mi away | 601 E John Street, Champaign, IL, 61820-5711 |
2173331000
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SIDELL DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 101 EAST MARKET STREET, SIDELL, IL, 61876 |
(217) 288-9031
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University of Illinois System Offices
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College | 18.6 mi away | 108 Henry Administration Building, 506 S Wright Street, Urbana, IL, 61801 |
2173331000
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SIDNEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 217 SOUTH DAVID STREET, SIDNEY, IL, 61877 |
(217) 688-2332
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Parkland College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL, 61821-1899 |
2173512200
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NEWMAN REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 207 SOUTH COFFIN STREET SUITE D, NEWMAN, IL, 61942 |
(217) 837-2412
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Lakeview College of Nursing
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College | 22.9 mi away | 903 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL, 61832 |
2177090920
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CAMARGO TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 14 NORTH MAIN STREET, VILLA GROVE, IL, 61956 |
(217) 832-5211
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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 SIDELL 4N, IL US, located 8.6 miles from Ayers township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6° | 17.2° | 24.9° | 2.35" | 7.1" |
| February | 37.1° | 20.4° | 28.8° | 2.00" | 6.7" |
| March | 49.2° | 30.1° | 39.7° | 2.77" | 2.4" |
| April | 62.3° | 40.6° | 51.5° | 4.15" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.3° | 52.8° | 63.1° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.0° | 62.2° | 72.1° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 64.2° | 74.1° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.2° | 61.5° | 72.3° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.1° | 54.0° | 66.1° | 2.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 42.8° | 54.1° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.0° | 32.2° | 41.1° | 3.34" | 1.1" |
| December | 37.6° | 23.4° | 30.5° | 2.48" | 6.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands village | Village | 1.6 mi | — |
| Allerton village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| Longview village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Homer village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Sidell village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Newman city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1701903246. • 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.