Cherry Grove–Shannon Township, Carroll County, Illinois facts for kids
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Cherry Grove-Shannon Township
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Location in Carroll County
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Carroll County's location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.31 sq mi (138.1 km2) |
| • Land | 53.3 sq mi (138 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,539 |
| • Density | 28.869/sq mi (11.146/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
61046, 61078
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| FIPS code | 17-015-12996 |
Cherry Grove-Shannon Township is a special kind of local government area in Carroll County, Illinois, USA. It's one of twelve such areas in the county. Think of it like a small community or district.
In 2020, about 1,539 people lived here. There were also 813 homes or housing units in the township.
Contents
Exploring Cherry Grove-Shannon Township
This section tells you more about the land and places within Cherry Grove-Shannon Township.
Land and Water Area
Cherry Grove-Shannon Township covers a total area of about 53.31 square miles. Most of this area, about 53.3 square miles, is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles, is water. That's less than one percent of the total area!
Cities and Towns
Cherry Grove-Shannon Township includes one main city:
It also has a few smaller, unincorporated towns. "Unincorporated" means they don't have their own separate local government like a city does. They are part of the township's government.
Important Roads
Major highways help people travel through the township and connect it to other places.
- Illinois Route 72
- Illinois Route 73
Local Airports
The township is home to a few smaller airports or landing strips. These are often used for private planes or small aircraft.
- Block Airport
- Kenneth Moll Airport
- Swan Valley Farm Airport
Community Cemeteries
There are five cemeteries located within the township. These are places where people are buried.
- Brethren Cemetery
- Cherry Grove Brethren Cemetery
- Saint Wendelin Cemetery
- Shell Cemetery
- Spring Valley Cemetery
Who Lives Here?
This section shares details about the people living in Cherry Grove-Shannon Township.
Population Details
According to the 2020 census, 1,539 people live in the township. This means there are about 28.7 people living in each square mile. There are also 813 housing units, which means about 15.16 homes per square mile.
People of many different backgrounds live in the township. Most residents are White, but there are also people from African American, Native American, Asian, and other backgrounds. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Age Groups
The population in Cherry Grove-Shannon Township includes people of all ages.
- About 21.6% of the people are under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% are between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 13.1% are between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.1% are between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 31.9% are 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township is about 52.4 years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,485 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,539 | 3.6% | |
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Local Schools
School districts are areas that manage public schools. Students in Cherry Grove-Shannon Township attend schools in these districts:
- Eastland Community Unit School District 308
- Pearl City Community Unit School District 200
Famous People from Here
- David Denny (1832–1903) was a pioneer who helped settle the city of Seattle, Washington. He was born in this area.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Cherry Grove-Shannon para niños
