Essex township, Illinois
Essex township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Essex township is a geographic entity located in Stark County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 574. The land area covers 36.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 574 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±12.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 319 | ±65 | 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 | 361 | ±67 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 319 | ±65 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $101,700 | ±$11,710 |
| Median Gross Rent | $682 | ±$381 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,453 | ±$8,337 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,797 | ±$12,288 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±7.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 50 | ±49 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 341 | ±111 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.4% | ±8.4% |
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 ESSEX
GUS Population: 572 (2024)
ID: 163318
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
103 S THIRD ST, WYOMING IL 61491-1224
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GUS Population: 5,272 (2024)
ID: 162163
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY TREASURER
PO BOX 309, TOULON IL 61483-0309
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bradford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bradford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brimfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brimfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Galva, 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 | 17.8 mi away | 7600 N. Academic Drive, Peoria, IL, 61615 |
3096725513
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WYOMING PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 119 NORTH SEVENTH STREET, WYOMING, IL, 61491 |
(309) 695-2241
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
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College Vocational | 21.8 mi away | 602 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL, 61614 |
6305283330
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TOULON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 617 E. JEFFERSON ST., TOULON, IL, 61483 |
(309) 286-5791
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Bradley University
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College | 24.4 mi away | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL, 61625-0001 |
3096767611
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LILLIE M. EVANS LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 207 NORTH WALNUT AVENUE, PRINCEVILLE, IL, 61559 |
(309) 385-4540
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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College | 24.8 mi away | 511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL, 61603-3783 |
3096552201
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WILLIAMSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 407 NORMAN DRIVE, WILLIAMSFIELD, IL, 61489 |
(309) 639-2630
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BRIMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 111 SOUTH GALENA STREET, BRIMFIELD, IL, 61517 |
(309) 446-9575
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DUNLAP PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 302 SOUTH FIRST STREET, DUNLAP, IL, 61525 |
(309) 243-5716
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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 PRINCEVILLE, IL US, located 6.9 miles from Essex township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5° | 14.5° | 23.5° | 2.18" | 5.4" |
| February | 37.4° | 18.2° | 27.8° | 1.90" | 5.5" |
| March | 50.2° | 28.0° | 39.1° | 2.42" | 2.0" |
| April | 63.5° | 38.5° | 51.0° | 3.67" | 0.1" |
| May | 74.5° | 50.6° | 62.5° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.9° | 60.5° | 71.7° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 63.1° | 74.4° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.8° | 60.8° | 72.3° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 52.1° | 65.2° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 40.9° | 53.1° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.7° | 30.1° | 40.4° | 2.40" | 0.9" |
| December | 37.4° | 19.9° | 28.6° | 2.05" | 6.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Toulon city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Princeville village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| La Fayette village | Village | 10.5 mi | — |
| Williamsfield village | Village | 12.5 mi | — |
| Brimfield village | Village | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1717524478. • 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.