Seward township, Illinois
Seward township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Seward township is a geographic entity located in Winnebago County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 843. The land area covers 35.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 843 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs | ±5.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 321 | ±106 | 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 | 361 | ±106 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 321 | ±106 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 | ±62 |
| Median Home Value | $215,900 | ±$42,368 |
| 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 | $100,583 | ±$30,077 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,708 | ±$12,396 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±7.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 53 | ±66 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.8% | ±12.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 369 | ±147 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.6% | ±8.6% |
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 SEWARD
GUS Population: 840 (2024)
ID: 103121
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
16272 GRANT ST, SEWARD IL 61077
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GUS Population: 283,790 (2024)
ID: 162169
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PAYROLL MANAGER
404 ELM ST, STE 520, ROCKFORD IL 61101-1244
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Rockford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Byron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Byron, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Rockford, 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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Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
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College | 16.4 mi away | 1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100, Rockford, IL, 61108-3900 |
8159658616
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PECATONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 400 WEST ELEVENTH STREET, PECATONICA, IL, 61063 |
(815) 239-2616
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Rockford University
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College | 16.9 mi away | 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108-2311 |
8152264000
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WINNEBAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 210 NORTH ELIDA STREET, WINNEBAGO, IL, 61088 |
(815) 335-7050
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Highland Community College
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College | 16.9 mi away | 2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032-9341 |
8152356121
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BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 705 MAIN STREET, LEAF RIVER, IL, 61047 |
(815) 738-2742
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford
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College Vocational | 17.4 mi away | 5485 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108 |
6305283330
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BYRON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 100 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, BYRON, IL, 61010 |
(815) 234-5107
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Rasmussen University-Illinois
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College | 17.9 mi away | 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor, Rockford, IL, 61108-2513 |
8153164800
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MOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 1238 SOUTH WINNEBAGO STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61102 |
(815) 966-2742
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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 ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP, IL US, located 13.4 miles from Seward township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1° | 14.5° | 21.8° | 1.60" | 10.9" |
| February | 33.4° | 17.8° | 25.6° | 1.63" | 8.5" |
| March | 46.5° | 28.1° | 37.3° | 2.40" | 4.9" |
| April | 59.7° | 38.5° | 49.1° | 3.75" | 0.9" |
| May | 71.2° | 49.5° | 60.4° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 59.6° | 70.1° | 5.23" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.6° | 73.8° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 61.8° | 71.9° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 53.5° | 64.4° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.3° | 41.8° | 52.0° | 2.63" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.1° | 30.5° | 38.8° | 2.27" | 2.3" |
| December | 34.3° | 20.2° | 27.3° | 1.93" | 9.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| Westlake Village CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Winnebago village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| German Valley village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Ridott village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
| Leaf River village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1720168783. • 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.