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Jersey Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Jersey County | |
 Jersey County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′48″N 90°18′15″W / 39.14667°N 90.30417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jersey |
| Established | November 5, 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.02 sq mi (121.8 km2) |
| • Land | 47 sq mi (120 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population (
2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)
[1] | 9,948 |
| • Density | 216.3/sq mi (83.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 ( CST) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 ( CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 62052, 62054 |
| FIPS code | 17-083-38401 |
Jersey Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,165 and it contained 4,398 housing units. [2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.02 square miles (121.8 km2), of which 47 square miles (120 km2) (or 99.96%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.04%) is water. [2]
Cities, towns, villages
Adjacent townships
- Rockbridge Township, Greene County (northeast)
- Ruyle Township (northeast)
- Fidelity Township (east)
- Piasa Township (southeast)
- Mississippi Township (south)
- Otter Creek Township (southwest)
- English Township (west)
- Kane Township, Greene County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Keller, Oak Grove and Saint Francis Xavier.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Jersey Community Hospital heliport
- Jerseyville Aviation Airport
Landmarks
- American Legion Fairgrounds
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,165 | — | |
| 2016 (est.) | 9,948 | [1] | −2.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census [3] | |||
School districts
Political districts
- Illinois's 13th congressional district
- State House District 100
- State Senate District 50
References
- "Jersey Township, Jersey County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States National Atlas
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
External links
Municipalities and communities of
Jersey County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities |  | |
| Town | ||
| Villages | ||
| Townships | ||
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Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡ This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Jersey Township | |
|---|---|
|
Location in Jersey County | |
|
Jersey County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′48″N 90°18′15″W / 39.14667°N 90.30417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jersey |
| Established | November 5, 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.02 sq mi (121.8 km2) |
| • Land | 47 sq mi (120 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population (
2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)
[1] | 9,948 |
| • Density | 216.3/sq mi (83.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 ( CST) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 ( CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 62052, 62054 |
| FIPS code | 17-083-38401 |
Jersey Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,165 and it contained 4,398 housing units. [2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 47.02 square miles (121.8 km2), of which 47 square miles (120 km2) (or 99.96%) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (or 0.04%) is water. [2]
Cities, towns, villages
Adjacent townships
- Rockbridge Township, Greene County (northeast)
- Ruyle Township (northeast)
- Fidelity Township (east)
- Piasa Township (southeast)
- Mississippi Township (south)
- Otter Creek Township (southwest)
- English Township (west)
- Kane Township, Greene County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these three cemeteries: Keller, Oak Grove and Saint Francis Xavier.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Jersey Community Hospital heliport
- Jerseyville Aviation Airport
Landmarks
- American Legion Fairgrounds
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,165 | — | |
| 2016 (est.) | 9,948 | [1] | −2.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census [3] | |||
School districts
Political districts
- Illinois's 13th congressional district
- State House District 100
- State Senate District 50
References
- "Jersey Township, Jersey County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States National Atlas
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
External links
Municipalities and communities of
Jersey County, Illinois, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
| Town | ||
| Villages | ||
| Townships | ||
|
Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡ This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |