Olney township, Illinois
Olney township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Olney township is a geographic entity located in Richland County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,590. The land area covers 47.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,590 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,135 | ±211 | 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 | 4,755 | ±130 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,135 | ±211 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 620 | ±187 |
| Median Home Value | $108,600 | ±$10,894 |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | ±$30 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,924 | ±$6,062 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,141 | ±$2,951 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,284 | ±286 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,528 | ±255 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±3% |
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 OLNEY
GUS Population: 9,686 (2024)
ID: 163256
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
119 S KITCHELL AVE, OLNEY IL 62450-1523
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COUNTY OF RICHLAND
GUS Population: 15,362 (2024)
ID: 124849
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY TREASURER
103 W MAIN ST, STE 13, OLNEY IL 62450-2170
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Olney | 06-12 | Olney, IL | |
| Alternative School Olney | 06-12 | Olney, IL | |
| Regular School Olney | KG-05 | Olney, IL | |
| Regular School Olney | PK | Olney, IL | |
| Regular School Olney | 09-12 | Olney, IL | |
| Regular School Olney | 06-08 | Olney, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clay City, IL | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-11 | MOUNT CARMEL, IL | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | OLNEY, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 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 | 1.4 mi away | 233 East Chestnut Street, Olney, IL, 62450 |
61839329822005
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OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 400 WEST MAIN STREET, OLNEY, IL, 62450 |
(618) 392-3711
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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Olney Central College
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College | 1.9 mi away | 305 North West Street, Olney, IL, 62450-2227 | — |
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WEST SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 112 WEST SOUTH STREET, WEST SALEM, IL, 62476 |
(618) 456-8970
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NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 100 SOUTH VAN BUREN STREET, NEWTON, IL, 62448 |
(618) 783-8141
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FLORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 216 NORTH MAIN STREET, FLORA, IL, 62839 |
(618) 662-6553
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LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 814 12TH STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, IL, 62439 |
(618) 943-3016
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OBLONG PUBLIC BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 110 EAST MAIN STREET, OBLONG, IL, 62449 |
(618) 592-3001
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ALBION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.1 mi away | 6 NORTH FOURTH STREET, ALBION, IL, 62806 |
(618) 445-3314
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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 0.8 miles from Olney 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 |
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| Olney city | City | 1.2 mi | — |
| Calhoun village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
| Claremont village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Noble village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Parkersburg village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Dundas CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1715955925. • 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.