Leroy Township, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
LeRoy Township
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Location in Boone County
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Boone County's location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Boone |
| Settlement | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.28 sq mi (81.0 km2) |
| • Land | 31.27 sq mi (81.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 485 |
| • Density | 15.505/sq mi (5.987/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
60033, 61012, 61065
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| GNIS feature ID | 0429247 |
| FIPS code | 17-007-42951 |
LeRoy Township is a small area in Boone County, Illinois, USA. It is one of nine townships in Boone County. A township is a type of local government area.
In 2020, about 485 people lived here. There were also 201 homes in the township.
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Where is LeRoy Township?
LeRoy Township covers an area of about 31.28 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Towns and Communities
One small community in the township is called Blaine. It is an unincorporated town, meaning it doesn't have its own separate local government.
Places to Visit
The township has five cemeteries:
- Blaine Cemetery
- Burr Oak Cemetery
- Dullam Cemetery
- Stone School Cemetery
- Round Prairie Cemetery
Airports and Landing Strips
There are also a couple of small places for aircraft:
- Munch Heliport (for helicopters)
- Pine Hill Airport
Who Lives in LeRoy Township?
In 2020, the population of LeRoy Township was 485 people. Most residents are White. Some people are from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 7.84% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people living in LeRoy Township is about 51.9 years old. This means many adults live there. About 7.5% of the people are under 18 years old.
Schools in the Area
Students in LeRoy Township attend schools in two different school districts:
- Harvard Community Unit School District 50
- North Boone Community Unit School District 200
Images for kids
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Map showing LeRoy Township in Boone County, Illinois.
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Map showing Boone County's location in Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de LeRoy (Illinois) para niños
