Delavan township, Illinois
Delavan township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Delavan township is a geographic entity located in Tazewell County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,916. The land area covers 30.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,916 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 768 | ±101 | 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 | 893 | ±106 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 768 | ±101 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 125 | ±52 |
| Median Home Value | $131,900 | ±$17,196 |
| Median Gross Rent | $885 | ±$116 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,250 | ±$13,749 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,806 | ±$3,940 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 232 | ±127 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±5.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 726 | ±146 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.2% | ±7.4% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF DELAVAN
GUS Population: 1,906 (2024)
ID: 163333
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 483, DELAVAN IL 61734-0483
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GUS Population: 129,821 (2024)
ID: 162164
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
11 S 4TH ST STE 123, PEKIN IL 61554-4281
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Delavan | PK-06 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Delavan | 09-12 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Delavan | 07-08 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Pekin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mackinaw, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Mackinaw, IL | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | LINCOLN, IL | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-17 | HOPEDALE, 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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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 21.1 mi away | 100 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL, 61611 |
3096991561
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AYER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 208 LOCUST STREET, DELAVAN, IL, 61734 |
(309) 244-8236
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Bradley University
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College | 23.5 mi away | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL, 61625-0001 |
3096767611
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TREMONT DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 215 SOUTH SAMPSON STREET, TREMONT, IL, 61568 |
(309) 925-5432
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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College | 23.7 mi away | 511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL, 61603-3783 |
3096552201
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FORMAN VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 404 1/2 SOUTH HARRISON STREET, MANITO, IL, 61546 |
(309) 968-6093
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Illinois Central College
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College | 24.0 mi away | 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61635-0001 |
3096945422
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H.A. PEINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 202 NORTH MAIN STREET, MINIER, IL, 61759 |
(309) 392-3220
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MASON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 820 WEST CHESTNUT STREET, MASON CITY, IL, 62664 |
(217) 482-3799
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PEKIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 301 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, PEKIN, IL, 61554 |
(309) 347-7111
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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 MASON CITY 4SE, IL US, located 14.7 miles from Delavan township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1° | 16.2° | 24.6° | 2.34" | 5.5" |
| February | 37.9° | 19.4° | 28.6° | 1.96" | 2.8" |
| March | 50.6° | 29.5° | 40.1° | 2.49" | 1.7" |
| April | 64.3° | 41.2° | 52.8° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| May | 73.7° | 52.8° | 63.3° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 61.8° | 72.1° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 64.6° | 74.9° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.1° | 72.8° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 53.9° | 66.3° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.8° | 42.9° | 54.3° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.9° | 30.5° | 40.7° | 2.78" | 0.3" |
| December | 37.8° | 21.7° | 29.8° | 1.70" | 2.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delavan city | City | 0.7 mi | — |
| San Jose village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Emden village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Green Valley village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Hopedale village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Hartsburg village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1717919239. • 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.