Township in Illinois, United States
| Springfield Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 Flag | |
 Location in Sangamon County | |
 Sangamon County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Established | November 6, 1860 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.33 sq mi (37.1 km) |
| • Land | 14.06 sq mi (36.4 km) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km) 1.88% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate | 5,703 |
| • Density | 444.1/sq mi (171.5/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-167-72013 |
Springfield Township is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. It is made up of unincorporated areas bordering on the city of Springfield, which should not be confused with the township. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,245 and it contained 3,099 housing units.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 14.33 square miles (37.1 km), of which 14.06 square miles (36.4 km) (or 98.12%) is land and 0.27 square miles (0.70 km) (or 1.88%) is water.
Cities, Towns, Villages
- Grandview
- Sherman (small portion)
- Springfield (small portions)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (est.) | 5,703 | ||
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
References
- ^ "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.
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| County seat: Springfield | ||
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This city also has portions in adjacent county or counties | |
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