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DeSoto Township, Jackson County, Illinois

De Soto Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,319 and it contained 1,137 housing units.[1]

De Soto Township
Township
Location in Jackson County
Location in Jackson County
Jackson County's location in Illinois
Jackson County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 37°49′07″N 89°12′50″W / 37.81861°N 89.21389°W / 37.81861; -89.21389
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyJackson
EstablishedNovember 4, 1884
Area
 • Total
37.94 sq mi (98.3 km2)
 • Land36.48 sq mi (94.5 km2)
 • Water1.46 sq mi (3.8 km2)  3.84%
Elevation
390 ft (119 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,319
 • Density63.57/sq mi (24.54/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
62901, 62924, 62932, 62966
FIPS code17-077-19629

History

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De Soto Township is named for Hernando de Soto, the discoverer of the Mississippi River.[2]

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, De Soto Township has a total area of 37.94 square miles (98.26 km2), of which 36.48 square miles (94.48 km2) (or 96.16%) is land and 1.46 square miles (3.78 km2) (or 3.84%) is water.[3]

Cities, towns, villages

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these seven cemeteries: Beasley, Bouscher, Campbell, Central-Crews, De Soto, Howard and Indian Hill.

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

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  • Southern Illinois Airport

Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[1] there were 2,319 people, 1,001 households, and 697 families residing in the township. The population density was 61.13 inhabitants per square mile (23.60/km2). There were 1,137 housing units at an average density of 29.97 per square mile (11.57/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 87.49% White, 3.79% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 7.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.23% of the population.

There were 1,001 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.45% were married couples living together, 16.38% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 30.37% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.88.

The township's age distribution consisted of 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,670, and the median income for a family was $57,792. Males had a median income of $35,974 versus $28,780 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,031. About 8.0% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20002,234—
20102,3886.9%
20202,319−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

School districts

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  • Elverado Community Unit School District 196
  • Herrin Community Unit School District 4

Political districts

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References

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