Township in Illinois, United States
| Bristol Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Location in Kendall County | |
 Kendall County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°41′14″N 088°26′19″W / 41.68722°N 88.43861°W / 41.68722; -88.43861 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kendall |
| Established | November 6, 1849 (1849-11-06) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.7 sq mi (74 km) |
| • Land | 28.31 sq mi (73.3 km) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km) 1.36% |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population | |
| • Estimate | 28,525 |
| • Density | 926.6/sq mi (357.8/km) |
| FIPS code | 17-093-08368 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0428711 |
Bristol Township is the smallest township in Kendall County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 26,230 and it contained 9,229 housing units.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.7 square miles (74 km), of which 28.31 square miles (73.3 km) (or 98.64%) is land and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km) (or 1.36%) is water.
U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 34 run east to west through the township. Yorkville covers much of the township.
The township is named after the Bristol family.
Cities and towns
- Montgomery (partial)
- Oswego (partial)
- Yorkville (majority)
Unincorporated towns
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7,677 | — | |
| 2010 | 26,230 | 241.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 28,525 | 8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Government
The township is governed by an elected Town Board of a Supervisor and four Trustees. The Township also has an elected Assessor, Clerk, and Highway Commissioner.
Notes
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "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.
References
- "Bristol Township, Kendall County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
- Illinois Regional Archives Depository System. "Name Index to Illinois Local Governments". Illinois State Archives. Illinois Secretary of State.
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| County seat: Yorkville | ||
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