St. Charles Township, Kane County, Illinois

St. Charles Township is one of sixteen townships in Kane County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 50,854 and it contained 19,043 housing units.[2]

St. Charles Township
Location in Kane County
Location in Kane County
Kane County's location in Illinois
Kane County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 41°56′34″N 88°19′12″W / 41.94278°N 88.32000°W / 41.94278; -88.32000
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyKane
EstablishedNovember 6, 1849
Area
 • Total35.55 sq mi (92.1 km2)
 • Land34.82 sq mi (90.2 km2)
 • Water0.74 sq mi (1.9 km2)  2.08%
Elevation
728 ft (222 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Estimate 
(2016)[1]
51,672
 • Density1,460.6/sq mi (563.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
60119, 60120, 60134, 60174, 60175, 60177, 60184
FIPS code17-089-66716

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.55 square miles (92.1 km2), of which 34.82 square miles (90.2 km2) (or 97.95%) is land and 0.74 square miles (1.9 km2) (or 2.08%) is water.[2] It is divided by the Fox River.

Cities, towns, villages

Other communities

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2016 (est.)51,672[1]
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

School districts

  • Geneva Community Unit School District 304
  • School District U-46
  • St. Charles Community Unit School District 303

Political districts

Notable people

References

  • "Saint Charles Township, Kane County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 26, 2010.
  • United States Census Bureau 2009 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • United States National Atlas