Greene township, Illinois
Greene township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Greene township is a geographic entity located in Mercer County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,401. The land area covers 36.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,401 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 590 | ±79 | 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 | 680 | ±98 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 590 | ±79 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 90 | ±67 |
| Median Home Value | $136,400 | ±$19,799 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,045 | ±$248 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,056 | ±$10,697 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,413 | ±$4,645 |
| Poverty Rate | 6% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 83 | ±39 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 645 | ±111 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±17.1% |
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 GREENE
GUS Population: 1,408 (2024)
ID: 212003
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 350, ALEDO IL 61486
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GUS Population: 15,292 (2024)
ID: 162152
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MERCER COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY BUILDING, ALEDO IL 61231
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alpha, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Aledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Orion, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Illinois City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Matherville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Joy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Aledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Aledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Orion, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Orion, 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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Carl Sandburg College
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College | 18.4 mi away | 2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard, Galesburg, IL, 61401 |
3093442518
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VIOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 1701 SEVENTEENTH STREET, VIOLA, IL, 61486 |
(309) 596-2620
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Monmouth College
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College | 19.6 mi away | 700 E Broadway, Monmouth, IL, 61462-1998 |
3094572311
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EDWARDS RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 412 EAST MAIN STREET, ALEDO, IL, 61231 |
(309) 582-2032
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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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College | 19.9 mi away | 2122 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201-5317 |
3097797700
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NEW WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 412 MAIN STREET, NEW WINDSOR, IL, 61465 |
(309) 667-2515
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Black Hawk College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 6600-34th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265-5899 |
3097965000
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ALEXIS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 102 WEST BROADWAY, ALEXIS, IL, 61412 |
(309) 482-6109
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Augustana College
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College | 21.3 mi away | 639 38th St, Rock Island, IL, 61201-2296 |
3097947000
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SHERRARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 501 THIRD STREET, SHERRARD, IL, 61281 |
(309) 373-7927
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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 ALEDO, IL US, located 6.8 miles from Greene township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0° | 13.3° | 22.2° | 1.67" | 6.2" |
| February | 35.6° | 17.0° | 26.3° | 1.85" | 6.2" |
| March | 49.1° | 27.4° | 38.2° | 2.52" | 3.0" |
| April | 62.1° | 37.9° | 50.0° | 4.00" | 0.6" |
| May | 72.7° | 49.7° | 61.2° | 5.06" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.7° | 59.8° | 70.7° | 5.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 63.4° | 74.1° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.1° | 61.5° | 72.3° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 53.2° | 65.1° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 41.3° | 52.7° | 2.82" | 0.3" |
| November | 49.3° | 29.5° | 39.4° | 2.32" | 1.4" |
| December | 36.4° | 19.6° | 28.0° | 2.01" | 4.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Matherville village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Aledo city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Cable CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Preemption CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Windsor village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1713131342. • 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.