Erie township, Illinois
Erie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Erie township is a geographic entity located in Whiteside County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,842. The land area covers 23.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,842 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 894 | ±166 | 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 | 922 | ±164 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 894 | ±166 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $157,100 | ±$7,025 |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | ±$179 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,426 | ±$26,864 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,406 | ±$5,529 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 59 | ±36 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 890 | ±189 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.8% | ±2.1% |
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 ERIE
GUS Population: 1,853 (2024)
ID: 163383
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 247, ERIE IL 61250-0247
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GUS Population: 54,657 (2024)
ID: 162168
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
200 E KNOX ST, MORRISON IL 61270-2819
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Erie | PK-04 | Erie, IL | |
| Regular School Erie | 09-12 | Erie, IL | |
| Regular School Erie | 05-08 | Erie, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Morrison, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Morrison, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Morrison, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Morrison, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clinton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Silvis, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LeClaire, IA |
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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Morrison Institute of Technology
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College | 13.2 mi away | 701 Portland Ave, Morrison, IL, 61270-2959 |
8157727218201
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ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 802 EIGHTH AVENUE, ERIE, IL, 61250 |
(309) 659-2707
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Black Hawk College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 6600-34th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265-5899 |
3097965000
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MOORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 509 MAIN STREET, HILLSDALE, IL, 61257 |
(309) 658-2666
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Orion Technical College
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College | 21.7 mi away | 3940 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA, 52807 |
5636746633
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HENRY C. ADAMS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 209 WEST THIRD STREET, PROPHETSTOWN, IL, 61277 |
(309) 714-2699
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Capri College-Davenport
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College Vocational | 22.0 mi away | 2540 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, IA, 52807-3003 |
5633886642203
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CORDOVA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 402 MAIN AVENUE, CORDOVA, IL, 61242 |
(309) 654-2330
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Ross College-Davenport
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College | 22.9 mi away | 1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite B, Davenport, IA, 52807-2095 |
5633441500
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PRINCETON BRANCH
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 328 RIVER DRIVE, PRINCETON, IA, 52768 |
(319) 289-4282
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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 CLINTON #1, IA US, located 12.5 miles from Erie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4° | 14.3° | 21.9° | 1.45" | 9.2" |
| February | 34.3° | 18.4° | 26.3° | 1.68" | 7.5" |
| March | 48.2° | 29.1° | 38.7° | 2.32" | 3.9" |
| April | 62.1° | 40.0° | 51.0° | 3.40" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.8° | 51.3° | 62.1° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 61.1° | 71.1° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 64.8° | 74.4° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.6° | 62.8° | 72.2° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 54.7° | 65.3° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.0° | 53.0° | 2.64" | 0.3" |
| November | 47.6° | 30.9° | 39.3° | 2.19" | 2.3" |
| December | 34.6° | 20.5° | 27.5° | 1.86" | 7.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Hillsdale village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Joslin CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Prophetstown city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Cordova village | Village | 10.3 mi | — |
| Port Byron village | Village | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1719524387. • 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.