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South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois

Coordinates: 40°01′24″N 87°58′19″W / 40.02333°N 87.97194°W / 40.02333; -87.97194
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South Homer Township
Township
Location in Champaign County
Location in Champaign County
Champaign County's location in Illinois
Champaign County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 40°01′24″N 87°58′19″W / 40.02333°N 87.97194°W / 40.02333; -87.97194
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyChampaign
SettledNovember 8, 1859
Area
 • Total28.26 sq mi (73.2 km2)
 • Land27.96 sq mi (72.4 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  1.06%
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Estimate 
(2016)[1]
1,585
 • Density57.3/sq mi (22.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code17-019-70863

South Homer Township is a township in Champaign County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,601 and it contained 681 housing units.[2]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 28.26 square miles (73.2 km2), of which 27.96 square miles (72.4 km2) (or 98.94%) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (or 1.06%) is water.[2] The Salt Fork of the Vermilion River winds its way through the north west section of the township. The confluence of 40°N 88°W / 40°N 88°W / 40; -88 lies in a farm field, in section 19 of the township.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated towns

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

Cemeteries

The township contains two cemeteries: Homer Grand Army of the Republic and Lost Grove.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

  • Homer Airport (historical)

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2016 (est.)1,585[1]
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

References

  • "South Homer Township, Champaign County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  • United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files
  1. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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