Malta Township | |
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 Location in DeKalb County | |
 DeKalb County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°55′59″N 88°52′58″W / 41.93306°N 88.88278°W | |
| Country | 
United States |
| State | 
Illinois |
| County | DeKalb |
| Established | December, 1858 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.01 sq mi (90.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.96 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.17% |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population (
2020) | |
| • Total | 1,557 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 ( CST) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 ( CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 60111, 60115, 60150, 61068 |
| FIPS code | 17-037-46292 |
Malta Township is one of nineteen townships in DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,557 and it contained 631 housing units. [2] Malta Township was originally formed as Etna Township from a portion of DeKalb Township in September, 1856; it was renamed to Malta Township in December 1858. Kishwaukee College is in this township.
Geography
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Malta Township has a total area of 35.01 square miles (90.68 km2), of which 34.96 square miles (90.55 km2) (or 99.83%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.17%) is water. [3]
Cities, towns, villages
Cemeteries
- Hudson
- Malta
Airports and landing strips
- Hendrickson Flying Service Airport
Lakes
- Harkness Lake
Demographics
As of the 2020 census [2] there were 1,557 people, 669 households, and 453 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.47 inhabitants per square mile (17.17/km2). There were 631 housing units at an average density of 18.02 per square mile (6.96/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 85.42% White, 2.44% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.11% from other races, and 7.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.28% of the population.
There were 669 households, out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.71% were married couples living together, 7.03% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 32.29% were non-families. 18.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.43.
The township's age distribution consisted of 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $83,229, and the median income for a family was $105,313. Males had a median income of $41,220 versus $37,306 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,747. About 10.4% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 0.6% of those age 65 or over.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 966 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,031 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,074 | 4.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,383 | 28.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,532 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,484 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,335 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,430 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,608 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,557 | −3.2% | |
| US Decennial Census [4] | |||
School districts
Political districts
- Illinois's 16th congressional district
- State House District 70
- State Senate District 35
References
- "Malta Township, DeKalb County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 4, 2010.
- US Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- US National Atlas
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Malta Township, DeKalb County, Illinois
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
External links
Places adjacent to Malta Township, DeKalb County, Illinois | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Malta Township | |
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Location in DeKalb County | |
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DeKalb County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°55′59″N 88°52′58″W / 41.93306°N 88.88278°W | |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Illinois |
| County | DeKalb |
| Established | December, 1858 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.01 sq mi (90.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.96 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.17% |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population (
2020) | |
| • Total | 1,557 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 ( CST) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 ( CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 60111, 60115, 60150, 61068 |
| FIPS code | 17-037-46292 |
Malta Township is one of nineteen townships in DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,557 and it contained 631 housing units. [2] Malta Township was originally formed as Etna Township from a portion of DeKalb Township in September, 1856; it was renamed to Malta Township in December 1858. Kishwaukee College is in this township.
Geography
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Malta Township has a total area of 35.01 square miles (90.68 km2), of which 34.96 square miles (90.55 km2) (or 99.83%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.17%) is water. [3]
Cities, towns, villages
Cemeteries
- Hudson
- Malta
Airports and landing strips
- Hendrickson Flying Service Airport
Lakes
- Harkness Lake
Demographics
As of the 2020 census [2] there were 1,557 people, 669 households, and 453 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.47 inhabitants per square mile (17.17/km2). There were 631 housing units at an average density of 18.02 per square mile (6.96/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 85.42% White, 2.44% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.11% from other races, and 7.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.28% of the population.
There were 669 households, out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.71% were married couples living together, 7.03% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 32.29% were non-families. 18.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.43.
The township's age distribution consisted of 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $83,229, and the median income for a family was $105,313. Males had a median income of $41,220 versus $37,306 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,747. About 10.4% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 0.6% of those age 65 or over.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1930 | 966 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,031 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,074 | 4.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,383 | 28.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,532 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,484 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,335 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,430 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,608 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,557 | −3.2% | |
| US Decennial Census [4] | |||
School districts
Political districts
- Illinois's 16th congressional district
- State House District 70
- State Senate District 35
References
- "Malta Township, DeKalb County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 4, 2010.
- US Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- US National Atlas
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Malta Township, DeKalb County, Illinois
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
External links
Places adjacent to Malta Township, DeKalb County, Illinois | |
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Municipalities and communities of
DeKalb County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities | | |
| Town | ||
| Villages | ||
| Townships | ||
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Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |