Middlefork township, Illinois
Middlefork township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Middlefork township is a geographic entity located in Vermilion County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,295. The land area covers 63.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,295 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 540 | ±82 | 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 | 588 | ±86 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 540 | ±82 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $127,900 | ±$26,159 |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | ±$26 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,750 | ±$13,235 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,244 | ±$7,217 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 63 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 633 | ±115 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±4.2% |
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 MIDDLEFORK
GUS Population: 1,295 (2024)
ID: 125348
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOOKKEEPER
PO BOX 229, POTOMAC IL 61865-0229
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GUS Population: 71,106 (2024)
ID: 102555
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
6 N VERMILION ST, DANVILLE IL 61832-5842
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Armstrong, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Armstrong, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bismarck, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bismarck, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bismarck, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rossville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Paxton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bismarck, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Danville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Danville, 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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Lakeview College of Nursing
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College | 16.0 mi away | 903 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL, 61832 |
2177090920
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POTOMAC PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 110 EAST STATE STREET, VERMILION, IL, 61865 |
(217) 987-6457
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Danville Area Community College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 2000 E Main St, Danville, IL, 61832-5118 |
2174433222
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HOOPESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 110 NORTH FOURTH STREET, HOOPESTON, IL, 60942 |
(217) 283-6711
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
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College Vocational | 23.7 mi away | 202 East University Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801 |
6305283330
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OAKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 110 EAST FINLEY STREET, OAKWOOD, IL, 61858 |
(217) 354-4777
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OGDEN ROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 103 WEST MAIN STREET, OGDEN, IL, 61859 |
(217) 582-2411
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PAXTON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 254 SOUTH MARKET STREET, PAXTON, IL, 60957 |
(217) 379-3431
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RANTOUL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 106 WEST FLESSNER AVENUE, RANTOUL, IL, 61866 |
(217) 893-3955
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DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 319 NORTH VERMILION STREET, DANVILLE, IL, 61832 |
(217) 477-5220
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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 HOOPESTON, IL US, located 13.2 miles from Middlefork township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.5° | 18.3° | 25.9° | 2.12" | 6.5" |
| February | 38.3° | 21.7° | 30.0° | 1.96" | 5.2" |
| March | 50.4° | 30.9° | 40.7° | 2.82" | 2.2" |
| April | 63.9° | 41.3° | 52.6° | 3.95" | 0.4" |
| May | 74.3° | 52.5° | 63.4° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.7° | 61.7° | 72.2° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 64.5° | 74.7° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.4° | 62.5° | 72.9° | 3.96" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.6° | 55.2° | 66.9° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.6° | 44.4° | 55.0° | 3.43" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.4° | 33.2° | 41.8° | 2.91" | 0.6" |
| December | 38.1° | 23.9° | 31.0° | 2.12" | 5.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
| Penfield CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Henning village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| Gifford village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Rossville village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
| East Lynn CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1718348775. • 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.