Charleston Township | |
|---|---|
) Location in Coles County | |
) Coles County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′N 88°11′W / 39.483°N 88.183°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Established | November 8, 1859 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.91 sq mi (98.2 km2) |
| • Land | 37.19 sq mi (96.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.72 sq mi (1.9 km2) 1.90% |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)[1] | 23,168 |
| • Density | 643.1/sq mi (248.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 61912, 61920 62440 |
| FIPS code | 17-029-12580 |
Charleston Township is one of twelve townships in Coles County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 23,916 and it contained 9,497 housing units.[2] Eastern Illinois University is located in this township.
History
Charleston Township was named for one of its founders, Charles Morton.[3]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 37.91 square miles (98.2 km2), of which 37.19 square miles (96.3 km2) (or 98.10%) is land and 0.72 square miles (1.9 km2) (or 1.90%) is water.[2]
Cities, towns, villages
- Charleston (west three-quarters)
Cemeteries
The township contains fourteen cemeteries: Adkins, Chambers, Cossel, Fudge, Huckaba, Kickapoo, Lumbrick, Mound, Old Charleston, Roselawn, Salem, Stoner, Unity and Yocum.
Major highways
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Landmarks
- Coles County Fairgrounds
- Eastern Illinois University
- Horse Racing Track
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2016 (est.) | 23,168 | [1] | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
School districts
- Charleston Community Unit School District 1
Political districts
- Illinois's 15th congressional district
- State House District 110
- State Senate District 55
References
- "Charleston Township, Coles County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- 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 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 76.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.