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Addison Township, Illinois

Coordinates: 41°56′51″N 87°58′49″W / 41.94750°N 87.98028°W / 41.94750; -87.98028
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Addison Township
Township
Flag of Addison Township
Flag
Official seal of Addison Township
Seal
Location in DuPage County
Location in DuPage County
DuPage County's location in Illinois
DuPage County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 41°56′51″N 87°58′49″W / 41.94750°N 87.98028°W / 41.94750; -87.98028
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyDuPage
SettledNovember 6, 1849
Government
 • SupervisorDennis Reboletti
Area
 • Total32.06 sq mi (83.0 km2)
 • Land31.43 sq mi (81.4 km2)
 • Water0.63 sq mi (1.6 km2)  1.98%
Elevation
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682 ft (208 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total88,351
 • Density2,800/sq mi (1,100/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
60007, 60101, 60106, 60126, 60143, 60148, 60181, 60191
FIPS code17-043-00250
Websitewww.addisontownship.com

Addison Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 88,351 and it contained 32,306 housing units.[2]

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Addison Township has a total area of 32.06 square miles (83.04 km2), of which 31.43 square miles (81.40 km2) (or 98.02%) is land and 0.63 square miles (1.63 km2) (or 1.98%) is water.[3]

The township has recently undergone many changes including a complete renovation of its west end connected to Lake St. Many new stores and services were opened.[citation needed]

Cities, towns, villages

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The south west edge of O'Hare in the city of Chicago shown on the map in beige is a separate entity comprising a portion of O'Hare International Airport, and is not part of this township.

Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Adjacent Townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these eight cemeteries: Arlington, Churchville, Elm Lawn, Fredens, Mount Emblem, Pet Haven, Saint Pauls Addison and Zion.

A former cemetery, St. Johannes also existed, but in 2010 the graves were disinterred and relocated in order to build a new runway for O'Hare Airport.

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

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Lakes

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  • Grove Lake

Landmarks

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  • Cricket Creek Forest Preserve of Dupage County
  • Fullerton Park Forest Preserve of Dupage County
  • Maple Meadows Forest Preserve
  • Oak Meadows Golf Course Forest Preserve
  • Oak Meadows Golf Course Forest Preserve
  • Songbird Slough Forest Preserve
  • Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve

Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[2] there were 88,351 people, 31,942 households, and 23,133 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,755.46 inhabitants per square mile (1,063.89/km2). There were 32,306 housing units at an average density of 1,007.55 units per square mile (389.02 units/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 58.01% White, 2.57% African American, 1.39% Native American, 6.98% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 17.16% from other races, and 13.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.15% of the population.

There were 31,942 households, out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.08% were married couples living together, 12.06% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 27.58% were non-families. 22.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.27.

The township's age distribution consisted of 22.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $77,130, and the median income for a family was $89,211. Males had a median income of $45,931 versus $33,272 for females. The per capita income for the township was $35,164. About 6.2% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
196041,808—
197072,54273.5%
198082,93714.3%
199082,727−0.3%
200088,9027.5%
201088,612−0.3%
202088,351−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

School districts

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  • Elmhurst School District 205
  • Addison School District 4
  • Dupage County High School District 88
  • Fenton Community High School District 100

Political districts

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Township Officials

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Office Elected Official Party Took Office Residence
Supervisor Dennis Reboletti Republican 2017 Elmhurst
Assessor Christopher T. Kain Republican 2004* Addison
Clerk Pam Morretti Republican 1998* Addison
Highway Commissioner Donald Holod Republican 2017 Addison
Trustee Diana Kosmach Republican 2017 Wood Dale
Trustee Gus Leventis Republican 2006* Addison
Trustee Matthew Lozich Republican 2007* Wood Dale
Trustee Donna Tovello Republican 2018* Addison

Starred years mean the officeholder was initially appointed to position.

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Addison Township, Illinois
  2. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 23" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 23" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 23" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2017.


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