Elmwood township, Illinois
Elmwood township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Elmwood township is a geographic entity located in Peoria County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,454. The land area covers 36.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,454 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,127 | ±180 | 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 | 1,234 | ±171 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,127 | ±180 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 107 | ±71 |
| Median Home Value | $162,400 | ±$20,308 |
| Median Gross Rent | $713 | ±$275 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,649 | ±$4,602 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,376 | ±$5,427 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 233 | ±158 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,304 | ±213 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.3% | ±5.5% |
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 ELMWOOD
GUS Population: 2,467 (2024)
ID: 185097
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 96, ELMWOOD IL 61529-0096
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GUS Population: 179,630 (2024)
ID: 162156
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CFO
324 MAIN ST, STE 502, PEORIA IL 61602-2305
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Elmwood | PK-06 | Elmwood, IL | |
| Regular School Elmwood | 09-12 | Elmwood, IL | |
| Regular School Elmwood | 07-08 | Elmwood, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bartonville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brimfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brimfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Canton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Peoria, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 01-12 | Peoria, 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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Methodist College
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College | 12.5 mi away | 7600 N. Academic Drive, Peoria, IL, 61615 |
3096725513
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MORRISON & MARY WILEY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 206 WEST MAIN STREET, ELMWOOD, IL, 61529 |
(309) 742-2431
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Graham Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 15.7 mi away | 210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL, 61520-2497 |
3096474086
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SALEM TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 102 N. BURSON STREET, YATES CITY, IL, 61572 |
(309) 358-1678
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Bradley University
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College | 16.5 mi away | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL, 61625-0001 |
3096767611
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BRIMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 111 SOUTH GALENA STREET, BRIMFIELD, IL, 61517 |
(309) 446-9575
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
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College Vocational | 16.7 mi away | 602 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL, 61614 |
6305283330
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FARMINGTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 411 NORTH LIGHTFOOT ROAD, FARMINGTON, IL, 61531 |
(309) 245-2175
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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College | 17.8 mi away | 511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL, 61603-3783 |
3096552201
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WILLIAMSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 407 NORMAN DRIVE, WILLIAMSFIELD, IL, 61489 |
(309) 639-2630
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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 PEORIA GTR PEORIA AP, IL US, located 14.0 miles from Elmwood township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 17.6° | 25.6° | 2.06" | 7.7" |
| February | 38.7° | 21.4° | 30.0° | 1.99" | 6.9" |
| March | 51.2° | 31.6° | 41.4° | 2.69" | 3.3" |
| April | 63.7° | 42.1° | 52.9° | 3.99" | 0.5" |
| May | 74.2° | 52.8° | 63.5° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.2° | 62.4° | 72.8° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.3° | 66.3° | 76.3° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.6° | 64.4° | 74.5° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.4° | 56.3° | 67.4° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 44.4° | 54.9° | 3.17" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.8° | 33.0° | 41.9° | 2.70" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.5° | 23.2° | 30.9° | 2.21" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Trivoli CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Yates City village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Brimfield village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Farmington city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Hanna City village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1714323711. • 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.