Harlem township, Illinois
Harlem township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harlem township is a geographic entity located in Winnebago County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 39,287. The land area covers 32.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 39,287 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 15,171 | ±471 | 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 | 15,856 | ±433 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,171 | ±471 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 685 | ±242 |
| Median Home Value | $181,900 | ±$7,472 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,150 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,883 | ±$3,110 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,853 | ±$2,499 |
| Poverty Rate | 11% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,279 | ±783 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 18,718 | ±717 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.4% | ±3.9% |
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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GUS Population: 39,279 (2024)
ID: 163407
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
819 MELBOURNE ST, MACHESNEY PARK IL 61115-1694
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GUS Population: 283,790 (2024)
ID: 162169
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PAYROLL MANAGER
404 ELM ST, STE 520, ROCKFORD IL 61101-1244
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Beloit, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Beloit, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Beloit, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Beloit, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Belvidere, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Belvidere, 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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Saint Anthony College of Nursing
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College | 3.7 mi away | 3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL, 61114 |
8152827900
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NORTH SUBURBAN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 6340 NORTH SECOND STREET, LOVES PARK, IL, 61111 |
(815) 633-4247
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Rock Valley College
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College | 4.0 mi away | 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL, 61114-5699 |
8159217821
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ROSCOE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 5562 CLAYTON CIRCLE, ROSCOE, IL, 61073 |
(815) 623-6266
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
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College Vocational | 6.5 mi away | 6943 East State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108 |
8156399200
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EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 6685 EAST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61108 |
(815) 966-2748
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Rasmussen University-Illinois
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College | 6.6 mi away | 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor, Rockford, IL, 61108-2513 |
8153164800
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TALCOTT FREE LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 101 EAST MAIN STREET, ROCKTON, IL, 61072 |
(815) 624-7511
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Rockford University
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College | 6.7 mi away | 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108-2311 |
8152264000
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ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 215 NORTH WYMAN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61101 |
(815) 965-7606
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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 BELOIT, WI US, located 10.0 miles from Harlem township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1° | 10.7° | 17.9° | 1.60" | 9.8" |
| February | 29.4° | 13.9° | 21.6° | 1.52" | 7.3" |
| March | 41.5° | 23.8° | 32.7° | 2.13" | 4.3" |
| April | 54.8° | 34.4° | 44.6° | 3.72" | 1.1" |
| May | 66.5° | 45.7° | 56.1° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.1° | 55.8° | 65.9° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.6° | 59.8° | 69.7° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.0° | 58.1° | 68.1° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.3° | 50.3° | 60.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.3° | 38.7° | 48.5° | 2.77" | 0.2" |
| November | 43.2° | 27.4° | 35.3° | 2.40" | 2.7" |
| December | 30.5° | 17.0° | 23.8° | 1.96" | 10.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loves Park city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Machesney Park village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Argyle CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Caledonia village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Roscoe village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Candlewick Lake CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1720132928. • 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.