Serena township, Illinois
Serena township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Serena township is a geographic entity located in LaSalle County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,121. The land area covers 37.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,121 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.7 yrs | ±13.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 397 | ±84 | 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 | 481 | ±117 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 397 | ±84 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 84 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $323,600 | ±$29,232 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,077 | ±$555 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,236 | ±$17,352 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,940 | ±$8,636 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 63 | ±61 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 583 | ±261 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.2% | ±7.8% |
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 SERENA
GUS Population: 1,119 (2024)
ID: 125239
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 146, SERENA IL 60549
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GUS Population: 108,390 (2024)
ID: 193181
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
707 E ETNA RD, ROOM 245, OTTAWA IL 61350-1047
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Serena | 09-12 | Serena, IL | |
| Regular School Serena | 05-08 | Serena, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Plano, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Ottawa, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Earlville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Earlville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Plano, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Plano, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Earlville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Sandwich, 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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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru
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College Vocational | 21.2 mi away | 3602 MARQUETTE RD STE 2, PERU, IL, 61354-1450 |
8152237326
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ROBERT W. ROWE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 120 EAST SI JOHNSON AVENUE, SHERIDAN, IL, 60551 |
(815) 496-2031
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Illinois Valley Community College
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College | 22.2 mi away | 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, 61348-9692 |
8152242720
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CHARLES B. PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 6 NORTH JACKSON STREET, NEWARK, IL, 60541 |
(815) 695-5851
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Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 23.9 mi away | 5460 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL, 60543 |
6305542266
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SOMONAUK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 700 EAST LASALLE STREET, SOMONAUK, IL, 60552 |
(815) 498-2440
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EARLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 205 WEST WINTHROP STREET, EARLVILLE, IL, 60518 |
(815) 246-9543
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REDDICK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 1010 CANAL STREET, OTTAWA, IL, 61350 |
(815) 434-0509
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SANDWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 925 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SANDWICH, IL, 60548 |
(815) 786-8308
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MARSEILLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 155 EAST BLUFF STREET, MARSEILLES, IL, 61341 |
(815) 795-4437
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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 MARSEILLES LOCK, IL US, located 11.9 miles from Serena township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4° | 14.2° | 22.8° | 1.95" | 8.4" |
| February | 35.4° | 17.2° | 26.3° | 1.90" | 7.3" |
| March | 47.5° | 27.2° | 37.3° | 2.54" | 2.9" |
| April | 61.2° | 37.3° | 49.2° | 3.59" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.6° | 48.5° | 60.5° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 58.1° | 69.6° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.0° | 61.9° | 73.0° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 60.5° | 71.5° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 52.9° | 65.0° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 41.2° | 52.7° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.1° | 30.0° | 39.6° | 2.72" | 0.8" |
| December | 36.6° | 20.5° | 28.5° | 2.11" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serena CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Wedron CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Sheridan village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Harding CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Dayton CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Leland village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709968692. • 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.