Wauponsee Township, Grundy County, Illinois facts for kids
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Wauponsee Township
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Location in Grundy County
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Grundy County's location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Grundy |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.98 sq mi (72.5 km2) |
| • Land | 26.79 sq mi (69.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km2) 4.25% |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,289 |
| • Density | 81.81/sq mi (31.586/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
60444, 60450
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| FIPS code | 17-063-79345 |
Wauponsee Township is a special kind of local government area in Grundy County, Illinois, USA. It's one of 17 townships in this county. A township helps manage local services and land. In 2020, about 2,289 people lived here.
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About Wauponsee Township's Location
Wauponsee Township covers an area of about 28 square miles (72 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 4%, is water.
Towns and Villages Nearby
The southern edge of the city of Morris is located within Wauponsee Township.
Smaller Communities
Wauponsee Township also includes several smaller, unincorporated communities. These are places that aren't officially cities or towns but have groups of homes. Some of these include:
- Bradley Subdivision
- Claypool
- Claypool Woods
- Gaslight Village
- Lori-Sue Subdivision
- Paytonville
- Pebble Beach
- Pine Grove
- Pine Meadow Estates
- Richards Park
- Van Peterson Subdivision
- Willow Ridge
Local Landmarks
The township is home to Sample Cemetery.
Main Roads
A major road that runs through Wauponsee Township is 
Illinois Route 47.
People of Wauponsee Township
In 2020, the township had 2,289 people living in 1,015 households. About 654 of these were families. The population density was about 82 people per square mile.
Who Lives Here?
Most people in Wauponsee Township are White (about 91%). A smaller number of people are from other racial backgrounds, including Asian, African American, and Native American. About 7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Homes
- About 21% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly half of the households (about 49%) were married couples.
- About 22% of households were single people living alone.
- The average household had about 2 people.
- The average family had about 2 to 3 people.
Age Groups
The people in Wauponsee Township are of various ages:
- About 11% are under 18 years old.
- About 6% are between 18 and 24.
- About 22% are between 25 and 44.
- The largest group, about 41%, is between 45 and 64.
- About 20% are 65 years or older.
The average age in the township is about 50 years old.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in Wauponsee Township was about $86,042. For families, the average income was higher, around $97,500. A small number of families (about 1%) and individuals (about 5%) lived below the poverty line.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,476 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,483 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,289 | −7.8% | |
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Schools in the Area
Students in Wauponsee Township attend schools in these districts:
- Coal City Community Unit School District 1
- Morris High School and Morris Elementary School District
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Wauponsee para niños
