Bureau Township, Bureau County, Illinois facts for kids
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Bureau Township
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Location in Bureau County
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Bureau County's location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 278 |
| • Density | 7.701/sq mi (2.973/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
61356, 61376, 61379
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| FIPS code | 17-011-09668 |
Bureau Township is a small community located in Bureau County, Illinois, in the United States. It's one of twenty-five townships in this county. A township is like a local area with its own government, often helping with things like roads or local services.
This township was officially created on November 6, 1849. As of the 2020 census, about 278 people lived here, and there were 126 homes.
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Geography of Bureau Township
Bureau Township covers an area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the township itself.
Cemeteries in the Township
There are two cemeteries located within Bureau Township:
- West Bureau Cemetery (also known as Cross Cemetery), which is close to Wyanet.
- Roggy Cemetery, found near Walnut.
Local Airports
People of Bureau Township
In 2020, the census showed that 278 people lived in Bureau Township. There were 35 households and 35 families. The population density was about 7.69 people per square mile (2.97 people per square kilometer). There were 126 housing units, with an average of 3.49 homes per square mile.
Most of the people living in the township were White (95.32%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds or identified as being of two or more races. About 2.88% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 35 households, about 31.40% had children under 18 living with them. All of the households (100%) were married couples living together. No households were made up of single individuals. The average household size was 2.29 people, and the average family size was also 2.29 people.
The age of the people in the township varied:
- 12.5% were under 18 years old.
- 12.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 13.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A large portion, 61.3%, were 65 years of age or older.
The average age in the township was 74.1 years. For every 100 females, there were about 77.8 males.
Income in the Township
The average income for a household in Bureau Township was $75,795. The average income for a family was also $75,795. The per capita income (which is the average income per person) for the township was $36,649.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 247 | — | |
| 2020 | 278 | 12.6% | |
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School Districts
Children living in Bureau Township attend schools that are part of the:
- Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Bureau (Illinois) para niños
