Brenton township, Illinois
Brenton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Brenton township is a geographic entity located in Ford County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 832. The land area covers 35.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 832 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 406 | ±67 | 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 | 443 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 406 | ±67 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 37 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $92,300 | ±$10,368 |
| Median Gross Rent | $768 | ±$98 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,375 | ±$8,780 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,747 | ±$5,628 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | ±9.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 131 | ±80 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.6% | ±9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 375 | ±73 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.9% | ±8.6% |
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 BRENTON
GUS Population: 849 (2024)
ID: 125166
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1955 N 1300 EAST RD, ROBERTS IL 60962-8118
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GUS Population: 13,451 (2024)
ID: 162133
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
200 W STATE ST, STE 101, PAXTON IL 60957-1179
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Ashkum, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Danforth, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Thawville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Gilman, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Gilman, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Onarga, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Forrest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Chatsworth, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Forrest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Saunemin, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PIPER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 39 WEST MAIN STREET, PIPER CITY, IL, 60959 |
(815) 686-9234
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CHATSWORTH AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 501 EAST SCHOOL STREET, CHATSWORTH, IL, 60921 |
(815) 635-3004
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ONARGA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 209 WEST SEMINARY AVENUE, ONARGA, IL, 60955 |
(815) 268-7626
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GILMAN-DANFORTH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 715 NORTH MAPLE STREET, GILMAN, IL, 60938 |
(815) 265-7522
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MELVIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 102 SOUTH CENTER STREET, MELVIN, IL, 60952 |
(217) 388-2421
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FORREST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 301 WEST JAMES STREET, FORREST, IL, 61741 |
(815) 657-8805
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A. HERR SMITH & E.E. SMITH LODA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 105 EAST ADAMS STREET, LODA, IL, 60948 |
(217) 386-2783
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DOMINY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 201 SOUTH THIRD STREET, FAIRBURY, IL, 61739 |
(815) 692-3231
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CISSNA PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 511 NORTH SECOND STREET, CISSNA PARK, IL, 60924 |
(815) 457-2452
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PAXTON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 254 SOUTH MARKET STREET, PAXTON, IL, 60957 |
(217) 379-3431
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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 PIPER CITY, IL US, located 2.8 miles from Brenton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0° | 15.6° | 25.3° | 3.40" | 8.6" |
| February | 40.1° | 18.9° | 29.5° | 2.75" | 4.4" |
| March | 51.7° | 27.9° | 39.8° | 2.97" | 3.3" |
| April | 65.2° | 38.0° | 51.6° | 4.02" | 0.9" |
| May | 76.0° | 49.2° | 62.6° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 60.0° | 72.5° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.6° | 63.1° | 75.3° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 60.3° | 72.8° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.4° | 52.2° | 66.3° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.8° | 41.7° | 54.8° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.6° | 30.7° | 41.6° | 3.22" | 1.3" |
| December | 40.2° | 21.5° | 30.8° | 3.01" | 6.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper City village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Thawville village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Chatsworth town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
| Roberts village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Onarga village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Gilman city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1705307978. • 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.