Yates township, Illinois
Yates township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Yates township is a geographic entity located in McLean County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 277. The land area covers 36.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 277 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30.8 yrs | ±38.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 51 | ±33 | 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 | 118 | ±79 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 51 | ±33 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 67 | ±83 |
| Median Home Value | $107,500 | ±$79,401 |
| 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 | $34,017 | ±$7,855 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | ±13.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±28.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 45 | ±49 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.4% | ±17.6% |
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 YATES
GUS Population: 283 (2024)
ID: 163134
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TWP SUPERVISOR
31272 3RD ROAD, CHENOA IL 61726
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GUS Population: 172,069 (2024)
ID: 189911
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MCLEAN COUNTY ASSISTANT TREASURER
115 E WASHINGTON ST, STE M101, BLOOMINGTON IL 61701-4089
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Pontiac, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Gridley, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Flanagan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Flanagan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Graymont, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lexington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lexington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lexington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Pontiac, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Pontiac, 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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Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
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College Vocational | 22.6 mi away | 1503 E College Ave Ste L, Normal, IL, 61761 |
3094510400
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CHENOA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 230 SOUTH GREEN STREET, CHENOA, IL, 61726 |
(815) 945-4253
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
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College Vocational | 23.4 mi away | 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-4107 |
6305283330
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DOMINY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 201 SOUTH THIRD STREET, FAIRBURY, IL, 61739 |
(815) 692-3231
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Illinois State University
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College | 23.8 mi away | North and School Streets, Normal, IL, 61790-1000 |
3094382111
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LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 207 SOUTH CEDAR STREET, LEXINGTON, IL, 61753 |
(309) 365-7801
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Heartland Community College
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College | 23.9 mi away | 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-9446 |
3092688000
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MARTIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 132 WEST MAIN STREET, COLFAX, IL, 61728 |
(309) 723-2541
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Illinois Wesleyan University
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College | 24.7 mi away | 1312 N Park St, Bloomington, IL, 61702-2900 |
3095561000
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PONTIAC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 211 EAST MADISON STREET, PONTIAC, IL, 61764 |
(815) 844-7229
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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 CHENOA, IL US, located 4.7 miles from Yates 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° | 15.2° | 23.4° | 2.17" | 5.3" |
| February | 36.5° | 18.8° | 27.7° | 1.59" | 4.8" |
| March | 49.2° | 28.8° | 39.0° | 2.68" | 2.3" |
| April | 62.4° | 39.1° | 50.8° | 3.57" | 0.8" |
| May | 73.4° | 50.6° | 62.0° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.7° | 59.9° | 70.8° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.0° | 73.4° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 60.7° | 71.5° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.1° | 53.3° | 65.2° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.4° | 42.4° | 53.4° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.9° | 31.0° | 40.0° | 2.63" | 1.3" |
| December | 36.7° | 21.3° | 29.0° | 2.03" | 5.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenoa city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Fairbury city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Lexington city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Colfax village | Village | 10.7 mi | — |
| Anchor village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
| Pontiac city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1711383804. • 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.