Naperville Township, Illinois
Township in Illinois, United States
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Naperville Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 104,765 and it contained 41,338 housing units.[2]
Naperville Township | |
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Naperville Township office at the corner of Water and Webster Streets | |
 Location in DuPage County | |
 DuPage County's location in Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°46′18″N 88°12′21″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Illinois township |
| • Supervisor | Eddie Bedford |
| • Assessor | Matthew Rasche |
| • Clerk | Nathaniel Sippel |
| • Trustees |
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| Area | |
• Total | 35.83 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 34.89 sq mi (90.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.94 sq mi (2.4 km2) 2.61% |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 104,765 |
| • Density | 3,003/sq mi (1,159/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 60502, 60504, 60519, 60540, 60555, 60563, 60564, 60565 |
| Area codes | 630, 331 |
| FIPS code | 17-043-51635 |
| Website | napervilletownship |
Geography
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Naperville Township has a total area of 35.83 square miles (92.80 km2), of which 34.89 square miles (90.36 km2) (97.39%) is land and 0.94 square miles (2.43 km2) (2.61%) is water.[3]
Cities, towns, villages
- Aurora (partial)
- Naperville (mostly)
- Warrenville (partial)
Unincorporated communities
- Batavia Junction at 41.7953068°N 88.2406259°W
- Eola at 41.7775292°N 88.2428476°W
- Fox Valley at 41.736676°N 88.258373°W
- Frontenac at 41.7447517°N 88.2328464°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Extinct towns
- Copenhagen at 41.729140°N 88.198950°W
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries: Copenhagen, Erb, and Naperville.
Major highways
Airports and landing strips
- Aero Estates Airport
- Edward Hospital Heliport
- Naper Aero Club Airport
Natural features
- Cheshire Lake
- Dragon Lake
- Lake Osborne
- Lake Travis
- Lund Lake
- Meadow Lakes
- Meridian Lake
- Mud Lake
- Quarry Lake
- Spring Lake
- Walker Lake
- Waubonsie Lake
- Wildflower Lake
- Willow Lake
- DuPage County Big Woods Forest Preserve
- Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve
Landmarks
- Illinois Department of Corrections Youth Center
- Edward Hospital
- Naper Settlement (historic village, nearby Naperville)
Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 104,765 people, 38,178 households, and 26,107 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,924.03 inhabitants per square mile (1,128.97/km2). There were 41,338 housing units at an average density of 1,153.76 per square mile (445.47/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 54.59% White, 8.98% African American, 0.37% Native American, 23.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.63% from other races, and 8.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.55% of the population.
There were 38,178 households, of which 37.8% had children under 18, 55.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 31.6% were non-families. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.22.
The median income for a household was $102,353, and for a family was $125,790. The per capita income for the township was $49,379. About 3.8% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line.
Government
Naperville Township’s elected officials serve four-year terms. The current township government includes:
- Supervisor – Eddie Bedford
- Assessor – Matthew Rasche
- Clerk – Nathaniel Sippel
- Trustees – Loretta Burke, Julie Federico, Paul J. Santucci, John Waller
Political districts
- Illinois's 13th congressional district
- State House Districts 48, 84, 95, and 96
- State Senate Districts 24, 42, and 48