Wall township, Illinois
Wall township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wall township is a geographic entity located in Ford County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 185. The land area covers 36.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 185 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 25.7 yrs | ±25 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 89 | ±43 | 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 | 89 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 89 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| 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 | $50,785 | ±$17,146 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±7.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 170 | ±92 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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 WALL
GUS Population: 186 (2024)
ID: 125169
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
889 N 1400E RD, MELVIN IL 60952-4059
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GUS Population: 13,451 (2024)
ID: 162133
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
200 W STATE ST, STE 101, PAXTON IL 60957-1179
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Paxton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Gibson City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Gibson City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Gibson City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Thawville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Onarga, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Ludlow, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Paxton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Paxton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Paxton, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MELVIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 102 SOUTH CENTER STREET, MELVIN, IL, 60952 |
(217) 388-2421
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A. HERR SMITH & E.E. SMITH LODA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 105 EAST ADAMS STREET, LODA, IL, 60948 |
(217) 386-2783
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PAXTON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 254 SOUTH MARKET STREET, PAXTON, IL, 60957 |
(217) 379-3431
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MOYER DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 618 S. SANGAMON AVE., GIBSON CITY, IL, 60936 |
(217) 784-5343
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ONARGA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 209 WEST SEMINARY AVENUE, ONARGA, IL, 60955 |
(815) 268-7626
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CISSNA PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 511 NORTH SECOND STREET, CISSNA PARK, IL, 60924 |
(815) 457-2452
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PIPER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 39 WEST MAIN STREET, PIPER CITY, IL, 60959 |
(815) 686-9234
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CHATSWORTH AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 501 EAST SCHOOL STREET, CHATSWORTH, IL, 60921 |
(815) 635-3004
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RANTOUL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 106 WEST FLESSNER AVENUE, RANTOUL, IL, 61866 |
(217) 893-3955
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GILMAN-DANFORTH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 715 NORTH MAPLE STREET, GILMAN, IL, 60938 |
(815) 265-7522
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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 PAXTON 2 WSW, IL US, located 6.1 miles from Wall township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1° | 15.4° | 23.8° | 2.03" | 4.9" |
| February | 36.8° | 19.2° | 28.0° | 1.92" | 6.1" |
| March | 48.6° | 28.6° | 38.6° | 2.61" | 2.1" |
| April | 62.1° | 38.7° | 50.4° | 3.73" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.2° | 51.0° | 62.1° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 60.2° | 70.9° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 62.4° | 73.2° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 59.9° | 71.4° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 52.2° | 65.4° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 41.0° | 53.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.6° | 30.6° | 40.1° | 2.87" | 0.7" |
| December | 37.2° | 21.4° | 29.3° | 2.17" | 4.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Roberts village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Loda village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Paxton city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Elliott village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Buckley village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1705378474. • 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.