Mount Erie township, Illinois
Mount Erie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mount Erie township is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 329. The land area covers 53.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 329 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±14.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 107 | ±50 | 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 | 125 | ±56 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 107 | ±50 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18 | ±19 |
| Median Home Value | $110,200 | ±$20,246 |
| 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 | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $29,905 | ±$11,616 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | ±22.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 55 | ±63 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±11.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 115 | ±63 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.1% | ±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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TOWNSHIP OF MOUNT ERIE
GUS Population: 330 (2024)
ID: 125360
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
2502 C R 1825 N, MOUNT ERIE IL 62446-9767
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COUNTY OF WAYNE
GUS Population: 15,928 (2024)
ID: 162167
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 187, FAIRFIELD IL 62837-0187
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Mount Erie | KG-04 | Mount Erie, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Olney, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Olney, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Albion, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Fairfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cisne, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cisne, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Clay City, 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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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
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College | 14.4 mi away | 233 East Chestnut Street, Olney, IL, 62450 |
61839329822005
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WEST SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 112 WEST SOUTH STREET, WEST SALEM, IL, 62476 |
(618) 456-8970
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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Olney Central College
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College | 14.5 mi away | 305 North West Street, Olney, IL, 62450-2227 | — |
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ALBION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 6 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ALBION, IL, 62806 |
(618) 445-3314
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Frontier Community College
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College | 15.8 mi away | 2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield, IL, 62837 |
61839329822005
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OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 400 WEST MAIN STREET, OLNEY, IL, 62450 |
(618) 392-3711
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Wabash Valley College
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College | 22.7 mi away | 2200 College Drive, Mount Carmel, IL, 62863 |
61839329822005
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FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 300 SOUTH EAST SECOND STREET, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837 |
(618) 842-4516
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FLORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 216 NORTH MAIN STREET, FLORA, IL, 62839 |
(618) 662-6553
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GROFF MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 118 SOUTH MIDDLE, GRAYVILLE, IL, 62844 |
(618) 375-7121
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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 OLNEY 2S, IL US, located 12.5 miles from Mount Erie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.8° | 20.8° | 29.3° | 3.52" | 3.6" |
| February | 42.7° | 23.9° | 33.3° | 2.57" | 2.6" |
| March | 53.4° | 32.3° | 42.9° | 4.21" | 1.1" |
| April | 65.6° | 42.7° | 54.2° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.1° | 53.3° | 64.2° | 5.60" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.1° | 62.4° | 73.2° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.8° | 65.6° | 76.2° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.8° | 63.8° | 74.8° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.4° | 55.8° | 68.1° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.5° | 44.3° | 56.4° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.9° | 33.5° | 43.7° | 4.26" | 0.5" |
| December | 42.3° | 25.7° | 34.0° | 3.50" | 2.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Erie village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Parkersburg village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| West Salem village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Calhoun village | Village | 10.8 mi | — |
| Bone Gap village | Village | 11.5 mi | — |
| Noble village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1719150946. • 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.