El Paso township, Illinois
El Paso township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
El Paso township is a geographic entity located in Woodford County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,376. The land area covers 24.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,376 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,297 | ±130 | 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 | 1,428 | ±126 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,297 | ±130 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 131 | ±70 |
| Median Home Value | $167,900 | ±$10,439 |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | ±$135 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,740 | ±$13,726 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,705 | ±$3,051 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 314 | ±120 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,655 | ±123 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.1% | ±3.1% |
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 EL PASO
GUS Population: 3,392 (2024)
ID: 163414
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
648 E 5TH ST, EL PASO IL 61738
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GUS Population: 38,290 (2024)
ID: 124852
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WOODFORD COUNTY CLERK
115 N MAIN ST, STE 103, EUREKA IL 61530
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School El Paso | 03-04 | El Paso, IL | |
| Regular School El Paso | 09-12 | El Paso, IL | |
| Regular School El Paso | PK-02 | El Paso, 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 | KG-05 | Carlock, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Normal, IL | |
| 8 Nearby | 6-13 | 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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Heartland Community College
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College | 11.7 mi away | 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-9446 |
3092688000
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EL PASO DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 149 WEST FIRST STREET, EL PASO, IL, 61738 |
(309) 527-4360
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
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College Vocational | 11.9 mi away | 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-4107 |
6305283330
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HUDSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 104 PEARL STREET, HUDSON, IL, 61748 |
(309) 726-1103
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Eureka College
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College | 13.2 mi away | 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, IL, 61530 |
3094673721
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GRIDLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 320 CENTER STREET, GRIDLEY, IL, 61744 |
(309) 747-2284
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Illinois State University
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College | 13.4 mi away | North and School Streets, Normal, IL, 61790-1000 |
3094382111
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CARLOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 202 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, CARLOCK, IL, 61725 |
(309) 376-5651
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Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
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College Vocational | 13.7 mi away | 1503 E College Ave Ste L, Normal, IL, 61761 |
3094510400
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ROANOKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 123 EAST BROAD STREET, ROANOKE, IL, 61561 |
(309) 923-7686
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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 11.2 miles from El Paso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kappa village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| El Paso city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Panola village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Secor village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Hudson village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Gridley village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1720323750. • 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.