Elk township, Illinois
Elk township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Elk township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,721. The land area covers 35.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,721 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 645 | ±74 | 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 | 744 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 645 | ±74 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 99 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $76,900 | ±$13,497 |
| Median Gross Rent | $738 | ±$213 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,940 | ±$7,065 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,606 | ±$2,526 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | ±6.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 271 | ±105 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | ±5.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 592 | ±111 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.7% | ±7.6% |
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 ELK
GUS Population: 1,742 (2024)
ID: 125204
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
857 SCHLAGER RD, ELKVILLE IL 62932-2203
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GUS Population: 53,199 (2024)
ID: 162139
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
1001 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO IL 62966-2177
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carbondale, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Carbondale, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carterville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Carterville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Carterville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Christopher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Christopher, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Sesser, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Pinckneyville, 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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John A Logan College
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College | 12.8 mi away | 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL, 62918-2500 |
6189852828
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RICK WARREN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 114 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, ELKVILLE, IL, 62932 |
(618) 568-1843
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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College | 13.3 mi away | Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512 |
6184532121
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ROYALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 305 SOUTH DEAN STREET, ROYALTON, IL, 62983 |
(618) 984-4463
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Southern Illinois University-System Office
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College | 13.9 mi away | 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6801 |
6185363331
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DUQUOIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 28 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, DUQUOIN, IL, 62832 |
(618) 542-5045
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Rend Lake College
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College | 22.2 mi away | 468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL, 62846 |
6184375321
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ZEIGLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 102 EAST MARYLAND STREET, ZEIGLER, IL, 62999 |
(618) 596-2041
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CHRISTOPHER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 202 EAST MARKET STREET, CHRISTOPHER, IL, 62822 |
(618) 724-7534
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ANNE WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 600 NORTH DIVISION STREET, CARTERVILLE, IL, 62918 |
(618) 985-3298
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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 DU QUOIN 4 SE, IL US, located 5.7 miles from Elk township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.4° | 23.9° | 32.1° | 3.16" | 3.8" |
| February | 45.7° | 27.7° | 36.7° | 2.90" | 3.2" |
| March | 55.9° | 36.1° | 46.0° | 4.39" | 0.7" |
| April | 67.5° | 46.1° | 56.8° | 5.35" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.1° | 56.1° | 66.1° | 5.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.4° | 64.3° | 74.3° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.2° | 67.6° | 77.4° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.4° | 64.9° | 75.7° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.0° | 56.6° | 68.3° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.0° | 46.0° | 57.5° | 3.66" | 0.2" |
| November | 55.0° | 35.5° | 45.2° | 4.07" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.4° | 28.0° | 36.2° | 3.24" | 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 |
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| Elkville village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Dowell village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Royalton village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Hurst city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Bush village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| De Soto village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707723217. • 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.