Mount Hope township, Illinois
Mount Hope township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mount Hope township is a geographic entity located in McLean County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 984. The land area covers 48.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 984 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±7.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 338 | ±72 | 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 | 381 | ±84 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 338 | ±72 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 43 | ±42 |
| Median Home Value | $147,400 | ±$10,629 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,118 | ±$129 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,917 | ±$16,930 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,006 | ±$15,130 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 47 | ±32 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 511 | ±148 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±8.5% |
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 MOUNT HOPE
GUS Population: 988 (2024)
ID: 163132
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MOUNT HOPE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 325, MC LEAN IL 61754-0195
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GUS Population: 172,069 (2024)
ID: 189911
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MCLEAN COUNTY ASSISTANT TREASURER
115 E WASHINGTON ST, STE M101, BLOOMINGTON IL 61701-4089
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Normal, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Lincoln, 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 Wesleyan University
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College | 16.1 mi away | 1312 N Park St, Bloomington, IL, 61702-2900 |
3095561000
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MOUNT HOPE-FUNK'S GROVE TOWNSHIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 111 SOUTH HAMILTON STREET, MCLEAN, IL, 61754 |
(309) 874-2291
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Illinois State University
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College | 17.1 mi away | North and School Streets, Normal, IL, 61790-1000 |
3094382111
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ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 100 RACE STREET, ATLANTA, IL, 61723 |
(217) 648-2112
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Heartland Community College
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College | 17.5 mi away | 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-9446 |
3092688000
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ALLIN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 116 WEST MAIN STREET, STANFORD, IL, 61774 |
(309) 379-4631
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
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College Vocational | 17.9 mi away | 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-4107 |
6305283330
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WAYNESVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 303 EAST SECOND STREET, WAYNESVILLE, IL, 61778 |
(217) 949-5111
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Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
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College Vocational | 18.3 mi away | 1503 E College Ave Ste L, Normal, IL, 61761 |
3094510400
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H.A. PEINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 202 NORTH MAIN STREET, MINIER, IL, 61759 |
(309) 392-3220
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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 BLOOMINGTON 5W, IL US, located 12.7 miles from Mount Hope township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 15.6° | 23.2° | 2.40" | — |
| February | 36.1° | 19.3° | 27.7° | 2.08" | — |
| March | 48.5° | 28.9° | 38.7° | 2.61" | — |
| April | 62.0° | 38.9° | 50.5° | 4.08" | — |
| May | 72.2° | 50.4° | 61.3° | 4.83" | — |
| June | 81.3° | 59.6° | 70.5° | 4.58" | — |
| July | 84.2° | 63.4° | 73.8° | 4.05" | — |
| August | 82.6° | 61.4° | 72.0° | 4.13" | — |
| September | 76.3° | 54.1° | 65.2° | 3.15" | — |
| October | 62.7° | 42.2° | 52.4° | 3.45" | — |
| November | 47.5° | 30.3° | 38.9° | 2.80" | — |
| December | 35.4° | 21.2° | 28.3° | 2.28" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLean village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Atlanta city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Armington village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Stanford village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
| Waynesville village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Minier village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1711350972. • 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.