Hancock Township is one of twenty-four townships in Hancock County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 255 and it contained 129 housing units.[2] It was formed from Fountain Green and St. Mary's townships on April 27, 1855.
Hancock Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Hancock County | |
 Hancock County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 40°24′59″N 90°57′58″W / 40.41639°N 90.96611°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Established | April 27, 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.17 sq mi (98.9 km2) |
| • Land | 38.17 sq mi (98.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)[1] | 249 |
| • Density | 6.7/sq mi (2.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 61420, 62321, 62326, 62367, 62374 |
| FIPS code | 17-067-32629 |
Geography edit
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 38.17 square miles (98.9 km2), all land.[2]
Unincorporated towns edit
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Cemeteries edit
The township contains these five cemeteries: Liberty, Majorville, Oak Grove, Spangler and Yetter.
Major highways edit
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (est.) | 249 | [1] | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] | |||
School districts edit
- LaHarpe Elementary School District #347 (North side of Township)
- Carthage Elementary School District #317 (Southwest side/ Central of Township)
- West Prairie Community Unit School District #103 (West side of Township)
Political districts edit
- Illinois's 18th congressional district
- State House District 94
- State Senate District 47
References edit
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- "Hancock Township". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 20, 2009.
- United States National Atlas
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "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.