Blackberry township, Illinois
Blackberry township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Blackberry township is a geographic entity located in Kane County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,903. The land area covers 34.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,903 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,028 | ±283 | 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 | 6,322 | ±326 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,028 | ±283 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 294 | ±147 |
| Median Home Value | $436,700 | ±$19,371 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,809 | ±$288 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $156,494 | ±$21,383 |
| Per Capita Income | $61,276 | ±$4,771 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 753 | ±540 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,238 | ±547 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.7% | ±1.4% |
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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GUS Population: 17,761 (2024)
ID: 163016
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
43W390 MAIN STREET RD, ELBURN IL 60119-8453
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GUS Population: 520,997 (2024)
ID: 102550
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LAND USE PLANNER
719 S BATAVIA AVE, GENEVA IL 60134-3000
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Burlington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Elgin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Batavia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Saint Charles, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Naperville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Yorkville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bartlett, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bartlett, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Batavia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Aurora, 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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Waubonsee Community College
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College | 4.2 mi away | Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL, 60554-9454 |
6304667900
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TOWN AND COUNTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 320 EAST NORTH STREET, ELBURN, IL, 60119 |
(630) 365-2244
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Aurora University
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College | 7.9 mi away | 347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL, 60506-4892 |
6308926431
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KANEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 2S101 HARTER ROAD, KANEVILLE, IL, 60144 |
(630) 557-2441
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Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 12.2 mi away | 5460 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL, 60543 |
6305542266
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MESSENGER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NORTH AURORA
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 113 OAK STREET, NORTH AURORA, IL, 60542 |
(630) 896-0240
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Elgin Community College
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College | 12.7 mi away | 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL, 60123-7193 |
8476971000
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BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 10 SOUTH BATAVIA AVENUE, BATAVIA, IL, 60510 |
(630) 879-1393
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 264 South Randall Road, Elgin, IL, 60123-9412 |
6305283330
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GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 227 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, GENEVA, IL, 60134 |
(630) 232-0780
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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 AURORA MUNI AP, IL US, located 6.3 miles from Blackberry township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5° | 14.7° | 22.6° | 1.30" | — |
| February | 34.9° | 18.0° | 26.5° | 1.41" | — |
| March | 47.5° | 28.1° | 37.8° | 2.21" | — |
| April | 60.4° | 37.2° | 48.8° | 3.60" | — |
| May | 71.9° | 49.0° | 60.4° | 4.06" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 58.5° | 69.9° | 3.98" | — |
| July | 84.4° | 61.8° | 73.1° | 3.71" | — |
| August | 82.2° | 59.5° | 70.9° | 3.35" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 51.6° | 63.9° | 3.01" | — |
| October | 63.3° | 40.6° | 51.9° | 3.23" | — |
| November | 48.1° | 29.2° | 38.6° | 2.30" | — |
| December | 35.8° | 20.6° | 28.2° | 1.68" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elburn village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Prestbury CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Kaneville village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Sugar Grove village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| North Aurora village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Geneva city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1708906262. • 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.