Township in Illinois, United States
Milton Township |
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 Location in DuPage County |
 DuPage County's location in Illinois |
| Coordinates: 41°51′31″N 88°05′22″W / 41.85861°N 88.08944°W / 41.85861; -88.08944 |
| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Illinois |
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| County | DuPage |
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| Settled | November 6, 1849 (1849-11-06) |
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| • Type | Illinois Township |
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| • Supervisor | John Monino |
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| • Assessor | Chris E. LeVan |
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| • Total | 35.30 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
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| • Land | 34.43 sq mi (89.2 km2) |
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| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km2) 2.45% |
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| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
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| • Total | 120,237 |
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| • Density | 3,400/sq mi (1,300/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
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| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
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| ZIP Codes | 60137, 60139, 60148, 60187, 60188, 60189, 60190, 60515, 60563 |
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| Area codes | 630, 331 |
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| FIPS code | 17-043-49451 |
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| Website | miltontownship.net |
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Milton Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 120,237 and it contained 46,254 housing units.[2]
Geography
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Milton Township has a total area of 35.30 square miles (91.43 km2), of which 34.43 square miles (89.17 km2) (or 97.55%) is land and 0.87 square miles (2.25 km2) (or 2.45%) is water.[3]
Cities, towns, villages
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjoining Townships
Cemeteries
The township contains the following cemeteries, of which Jewell Grove, Pleasant Hill, and Saint Stephen's are under the township's care:[4]
- Forest Hill
- Jewell Grove
- Pleasant Hill
- Saint Michaels Catholic
- Saint Stephen's German Catholic
- Wheaton
Major highways
Lakes
- Herrick Lake
- Marmo Lake
- North Side Park Lake
- Rice Lake
Landmarks
Demographics
Historical population
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1930 | 17,113 | | — |
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| 1940 | 16,824 | | −1.7% |
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| 1950 | 25,604 | | 52.2% |
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| 1960 | 51,361 | | 100.6% |
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| 1970 | 75,872 | | 47.7% |
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| 1980 | 97,167 | | 28.1% |
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| 1990 | 108,148 | | 11.3% |
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| 2000 | 118,616 | | 9.7% |
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| 2010 | 117,067 | | −1.3% |
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| 2020 | 120,237 | | 2.7% |
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As of the 2020 census[6] there were 120,237 people, 43,088 households, and 30,683 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,406.44 inhabitants per square mile (1,315.23/km2). There were 46,254 housing units at an average density of 1,310.42 per square mile (505.96/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 74.23% White, 4.75% African American, 0.31% Native American, 9.66% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.70% from other races, and 7.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.14% of the population.
There were 43,088 households, out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.59% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 28.79% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.19.
The township's age distribution consisted of 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $103,462, and the median income for a family was $129,841. Males had a median income of $73,878 versus $40,105 for females. The per capita income for the township was $52,520. About 3.3% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
