Troy Township, Illinois
Township in Illinois, United States
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Troy Township is located in Will County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 45,991 and it contained 17,522 housing units.[2] It contains the western edge of the city of Joliet and the entirety of the village of Shorewood.
Troy Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
Troy Township offices and community center in Shorewood | |
 Location in Will County | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.38 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Land | 34.75 sq mi (90.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km2) 1.78% |
| Population (2010) | |
| 47,447 | |
| • Density | 1,323.5/sq mi (511.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-197-76212 |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.38 square miles (91.6 km2), of which 34.75 square miles (90.0 km2) (or 98.22%) is land and 0.63 square miles (1.6 km2) (or 1.78%) is water.[2]
