Gladstone township, Illinois
Gladstone township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gladstone township is a geographic entity located in Henderson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 766. The land area covers 46.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 766 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55 yrs | ±8.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 334 | ±49 | 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 | 391 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 334 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $133,000 | ±$30,502 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,258 | ±$347 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,688 | ±$22,781 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,647 | ±$5,354 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±7.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 77 | ±58 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±7.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 303 | ±75 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82% | ±12.1% |
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 GLADSTONE
GUS Population: 775 (2024)
ID: 102971
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 93, GLADSTONE IL 61437-0093
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COUNTY OF HENDERSON
GUS Population: 6,048 (2024)
ID: 162138
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HENDERSON COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 308, OQUAWKA IL 61469-0308
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Burlington, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Burlington, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Burlington, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Burlington, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Burlington, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Burlington, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mediapolis, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mediapolis, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Mediapolis, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Burlington, 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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Southeastern Community College
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College | 10.4 mi away | 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, IA, 52655-0180 |
3197522731
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HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 110 HILL CREST DRIVE, BIGGSVILLE, IL, 61418 |
(309) 627-2450
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Monmouth College
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College | 18.4 mi away | 700 E Broadway, Monmouth, IL, 61462-1998 |
3094572311
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HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 110 HILL CREST DRIVE, BIGGSVILLE, IL, 61418 |
(309) 627-2450
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BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 210 COURT ST, BURLINGTON, IA, 52601 |
(319) 753-1647
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KIRKWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 134 SOUTH KIRK, KIRKWOOD, IL, 61447 |
(309) 768-2173
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MEDIAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 128 N ORCHARD ST, MEDIAPOLIS, IA, 52637 |
(319) 394-3895
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WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 62 PUBLIC SQUARE, MONMOUTH, IL, 61462 |
(309) 734-3166
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LAHARPE CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 209 EAST MAIN STREET, LA HARPE, IL, 61450 |
(217) 659-7729
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ROSEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 145 WEST PENN AVENUE, ROSEVILLE, IL, 61473 |
(309) 426-2336
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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 GLADSTONE DAM 18, IL US, located 3.5 miles from Gladstone township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.2° | 15.9° | 24.0° | 1.39" | 4.9" |
| February | 36.6° | 19.9° | 28.2° | 1.69" | 6.3" |
| March | 49.0° | 30.3° | 39.7° | 2.35" | 1.8" |
| April | 62.3° | 41.8° | 52.0° | 3.77" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.7° | 53.1° | 62.9° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.1° | 63.1° | 72.6° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 66.9° | 76.2° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.8° | 64.8° | 74.3° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 56.3° | 66.9° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.8° | 44.5° | 54.7° | 2.80" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.9° | 32.5° | 41.2° | 2.45" | 0.3" |
| December | 37.4° | 22.1° | 29.8° | 1.81" | 3.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Biggsville village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Gulfport village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Oquawka village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Stronghurst village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
| Burlington city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707129444. • 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.