Dawson township, Illinois
Dawson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dawson township is a geographic entity located in McLean County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 551. The land area covers 37.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 551 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs | ±10.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 215 | ±45 | 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 | 240 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 215 | ±45 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 25 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $184,600 | ±$21,719 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,750 | ±$17,859 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,678 | ±$6,542 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 37 | ±20 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 291 | ±94 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.5% | ±24.7% |
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 DAWSON
GUS Population: 553 (2024)
ID: 163126
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 69, ELLSWORTH IL 61737-0069
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GUS Population: 172,069 (2024)
ID: 189911
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MCLEAN COUNTY ASSISTANT TREASURER
115 E WASHINGTON ST, STE M101, BLOOMINGTON IL 61701-4089
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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 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Farmer City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Normal, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Normal, 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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Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
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College Vocational | 11.6 mi away | 1503 E College Ave Ste L, Normal, IL, 61761 |
3094510400
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TOWANDA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 301 SOUTH TAYLOR STREET, TOWANDA, IL, 61776 |
(309) 728-2176
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Illinois Wesleyan University
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College | 12.8 mi away | 1312 N Park St, Bloomington, IL, 61702-2900 |
3095561000
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MARTIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 132 WEST MAIN STREET, COLFAX, IL, 61728 |
(309) 723-2541
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Illinois State University
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College | 13.1 mi away | North and School Streets, Normal, IL, 61790-1000 |
3094382111
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CHENEYS GROVE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 204 SOUTH STATE STREET, SAYBROOK, IL, 61770 |
(309) 475-6131
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
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College Vocational | 14.3 mi away | 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-4107 |
6305283330
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BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 205 EAST OLIVE STREET, BLOOMINGTON, IL, 61701 |
(309) 828-6091
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Heartland Community College
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College | 14.9 mi away | 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-9446 |
3092688000
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BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 205 EAST OLIVE STREET, BLOOMINGTON, IL, 61701 |
(309) 828-6091
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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 NORMAL 4NE, IL US, located 12.5 miles from Dawson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 15.6° | 24.5° | 2.43" | 7.5" |
| February | 38.2° | 18.9° | 28.5° | 1.99" | 5.5" |
| March | 49.8° | 27.8° | 38.8° | 2.61" | 2.2" |
| April | 62.8° | 37.9° | 50.3° | 3.72" | 0.5" |
| May | 74.0° | 49.8° | 61.9° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.3° | 59.9° | 71.6° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.0° | 63.0° | 74.5° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 60.8° | 72.6° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.8° | 53.0° | 65.9° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.6° | 41.8° | 53.7° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.2° | 30.7° | 40.5° | 2.80" | 0.8" |
| December | 38.3° | 21.4° | 29.8° | 2.30" | 3.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Arrowsmith village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Cooksville village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Le Roy city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Downs village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Colfax village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1711318732. • 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.