Township in Illinois, United States
| Mount Zion Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
 The Eli Ulery House, a historic site in the township | |
 Location in Macon County | |
 Macon County's location in Illinois | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Settlement | November 8, 1859 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.58 sq mi (172.4 km) |
| • Land | 66.56 sq mi (172.4 km) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km) 0.02% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate | 7,097 |
| • Density | 107.1/sq mi (41.4/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-115-51219 |
Mount Zion Township is located in Macon County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 7,131 and it contained 2,878 housing units. In 2009, Milam Township to the south was merged into Mount Zion Township.
Cities and towns
Adjacent townships
- Long Creek Township (north)
- Dora Township, Moultrie County (east and southeast)
- Penn Township, Shelby County (south)
- South Macon Township (southwest and west)
- South Wheatland Township (west and northwest)
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 66.58 square miles (172.4 km), of which 66.56 square miles (172.4 km) (or 99.97%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km) (or 0.02%) is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (est.) | 7,097 | ||
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
References
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "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 February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- "Boundary Change Notes". United States Census Bureau. January 1, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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| Municipalities and communities of Macon County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| County seat: Decatur | ||
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| Ghost town | ||
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