Wheatland township, Illinois
Wheatland township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wheatland township is a geographic entity located in Will County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 92,693. The land area covers 35.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 92,693 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs | ±0.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 29,311 | ±558 | 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 | 29,858 | ±530 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,311 | ±558 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 547 | ±266 |
| Median Home Value | $494,300 | ±$8,172 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,231 | ±$92 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $172,808 | ±$4,409 |
| Per Capita Income | $68,735 | ±$2,532 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±0.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,873 | ±802 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 47,859 | ±973 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.2% | ±0.8% |
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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GUS Population: 91,967 (2024)
ID: 183971
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
4232 TOWER CT, NAPERVILLE IL 60564-5706
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GUS Population: 708,583 (2024)
ID: 102556
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
302 N CHICAGO ST, JOLIET IL 60432-4059
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Joliet, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Romeoville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Glen Ellyn, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | New Lenox, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Batavia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Naperville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Willowbrook, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Glen Ellyn, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Villa Park, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Naperville, 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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North Central College
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College | 7.2 mi away | 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL, 60540 |
6306375100
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95TH STREET BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 3015 CEDAR GLADE DRIVE, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60564 |
(630) 961-4100
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Lewis University
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College | 8.3 mi away | One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL, 60446-2200 |
8158380500
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EOLA ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 555 SOUTH EOLA ROAD, AURORA, IL, 60504 |
(630) 264-3400
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Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 8.4 mi away | 5460 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL, 60543 |
6305542266
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PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 15025 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET, PLAINFIELD, IL, 60544 |
(815) 436-6639
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Benedictine University
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College | 8.6 mi away | 5700 College Rd, Lisle, IL, 60532-0900 |
6308296000
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MONTGOMERY CAMPUS
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 1111 READING DRIVE, MONTGOMERY, IL, 60538 |
(630) 554-3150
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Aurora University
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College | 9.0 mi away | 347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL, 60506-4892 |
6308926431
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NAPER BOULEVARD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 2035 SOUTH NAPER BOULEVARD, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60565 |
(630) 961-4100
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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 ROMEOVILLE WFO, IL US, located 8.1 miles from Wheatland township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 16.1° | 23.9° | 2.19" | 10.6" |
| February | 36.3° | 19.7° | 28.0° | 1.98" | 8.7" |
| March | 48.5° | 29.7° | 39.1° | 2.71" | 4.2" |
| April | 61.0° | 39.6° | 50.3° | 4.11" | 0.9" |
| May | 72.4° | 50.3° | 61.4° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 60.3° | 70.9° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 64.5° | 74.6° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 63.0° | 72.8° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.4° | 55.4° | 65.9° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.8° | 43.5° | 53.7° | 3.67" | 0.1" |
| November | 48.9° | 31.9° | 40.4° | 2.67" | 1.2" |
| December | 36.8° | 22.0° | 29.4° | 2.15" | 7.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Bolingbrook village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Naperville city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Romeoville village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Oswego village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Boulder Hill CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1719781035. • 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.