Berwyn township, Illinois
Berwyn township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Berwyn township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 55,001. The land area covers 3.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 55,001 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 20,476 | ±909 | 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 | 22,027 | ±883 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,476 | ±909 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,551 | ±334 |
| Median Home Value | $299,800 | ±$9,594 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,215 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,408 | ±$6,616 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,812 | ±$1,657 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,036 | ±1,294 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 29,168 | ±1,105 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±1.2% |
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 BERWYN
GUS Population: 55,152 (2024)
ID: 125137
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
6600 26TH ST, BERWYN IL 60402-2652
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Berwyn | KG-05 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | 06-08 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | 06-08 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | PK-05 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | PK-05 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | 09-12 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | PK-05 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | PK-05 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | PK-05 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Regular School Berwyn | 06-08 | Berwyn, 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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Bell Mar Beauty College
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College Vocational | 1.3 mi away | 5717 W. Cermak Road, Cicero, IL, 60804 |
7088636644
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BERWYN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 2701 SOUTH HARLEM AVENUE, BERWYN, IL, 60402 |
(708) 795-8000
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Morton College
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College | 2.0 mi away | 3801 S Central Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804-4398 |
7086568000
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NORTH RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 2400 SOUTH DES PLAINES AVENUE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL, 60546 |
(708) 447-0869
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HVAC Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 4532 South Kolin Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60632-4457 |
7739279562
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RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 1 BURLING ROAD, RIVERSIDE, IL, 60546 |
(708) 442-6366
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Concordia University-Chicago
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College | 3.9 mi away | 7400 Augusta, River Forest, IL, 60305-1499 |
7087718300
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CICERO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 5225 WEST CERMAK ROAD, CICERO, IL, 60804 |
(708) 652-8084
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Dominican University
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College | 4.4 mi away | 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, 60305 |
7083662490
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STICKNEY-FOREST VIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 6800 WEST 43RD STREET, STICKNEY, IL, 60402 |
(708) 749-1050
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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 CHICAGO MIDWAY AP, IL US, located 4.4 miles from Berwyn township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 19.4° | 26.0° | 1.48" | — |
| February | 36.8° | 22.6° | 29.7° | 1.46" | — |
| March | 47.6° | 31.7° | 39.6° | 1.88" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 41.4° | 50.6° | 3.57" | — |
| May | 71.1° | 52.0° | 61.5° | 4.09" | — |
| June | 80.9° | 62.3° | 71.6° | 4.01" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 67.7° | 76.3° | 3.55" | — |
| August | 82.7° | 66.4° | 74.5° | 3.99" | — |
| September | 76.3° | 58.8° | 67.5° | 2.77" | — |
| October | 63.4° | 46.5° | 54.9° | 3.48" | — |
| November | 49.1° | 35.0° | 42.0° | 2.35" | — |
| December | 37.6° | 25.0° | 31.3° | 1.79" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Riverside village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Cicero town | Town | 1.6 mi | — |
| North Riverside village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| Stickney village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Forest Park village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703105586. • 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.