Independence township, Illinois
Independence township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Independence township is a geographic entity located in Saline County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,135. The land area covers 36.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,135 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ±14.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 365 | ±104 | 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 | 398 | ±106 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 365 | ±104 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±50 |
| Median Home Value | $168,500 | ±$18,630 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,375 | ±$32,007 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,626 | ±$28,749 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 19 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ±5.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 465 | ±190 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 75.6% | ±9.5% |
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 INDEPENDENCE
GUS Population: 1,133 (2024)
ID: 163282
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
1185 BLACKMAN HILL RD, HARRISBURG IL 62946-5718
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COUNTY OF SALINE
GUS Population: 22,826 (2024)
ID: 162162
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SALINE COUNTY TREASURER
10 E POPLAR ST, HARRISBURG IL 62946-1553
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Harrisburg, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Carrier Mills, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carrier Mills, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Harrisburg, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Galatia, 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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Southeastern Illinois College
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College | 9.7 mi away | 3575 College Road, Harrisburg, IL, 62946 |
6182525400
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CARRIER MILLS-STONEFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 109 OAK STREET, CARRIER MILLS, IL, 62917 |
(618) 994-2011
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HARRISBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 2 WEST WALNUT STREET, HARRISBURG, IL, 62946 |
(618) 253-7455
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ELDORADO MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 1001 GRANT STREET, ELDORADO, IL, 62930 |
(618) 273-7922
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GALATIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 217 SOUTH MAIN CROSS STREET, GALATIA, IL, 62935 |
(618) 268-9200
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CRAB ORCHARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 20012 CRAB ORCHARD ROAD, MARION, IL, 62959 |
(618) 982-2141
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ROSICLARE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 308 MAIN STREET, ROSICLARE, IL, 62982 |
(618) 285-6213
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GOLCONDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 126 WEST MAIN STREET, GOLCONDA, IL, 62938 |
(618) 683-6531
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SHAWNEETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 320 NORTH LINCOLN BOULEVARD, SHAWNEETOWN, IL, 62984 |
(618) 269-3761
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MARION CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 206 SOUTH MARKET STREET, MARION, IL, 62959 |
(618) 993-5935
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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 HARRISBURG, IL US, located 7.0 miles from Independence township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.9° | 24.0° | 33.4° | 3.79" | — |
| February | 47.7° | 28.3° | 38.0° | 3.13" | — |
| March | 58.1° | 36.1° | 47.1° | 4.90" | — |
| April | 69.4° | 45.7° | 57.6° | 5.26" | — |
| May | 78.2° | 56.5° | 67.3° | 4.31" | — |
| June | 86.0° | 65.1° | 75.5° | 4.92" | — |
| July | 89.1° | 68.4° | 78.7° | 3.49" | — |
| August | 88.2° | 65.6° | 76.9° | 3.58" | — |
| September | 82.4° | 57.3° | 69.8° | 3.10" | — |
| October | 71.2° | 45.4° | 58.3° | 3.76" | — |
| November | 57.4° | 36.3° | 46.8° | 3.97" | — |
| December | 46.8° | 28.9° | 37.8° | 3.38" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier Mills village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Harrisburg city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Stonefort village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
| Muddy village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Eddyville village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
| Raleigh village | Village | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1716537205. • 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.