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'''Seminary Township''' is one of twenty [[Civil township|townships]] in [[Fayette County, Illinois|Fayette County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]. As of the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]], its population was 538<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/DTTable?_bm=y&-context=dt&-ds_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U&-mt_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U_P001&-CONTEXT=dt&-tree_id=4001&-all_geo_types=N&-geo_id=06000US1705168601&-search_results=01000US&-format=&-_lang=en United States Census Bureau American FactFinder]</ref>.
'''Seminary Township''' is one of twenty [[Civil township|townships]] in [[Fayette County, Illinois|Fayette County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]. As of the 2020 census, its population was 482 and it contained 229 housing units.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US1705168601 |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Seminary Township has a total area of {{convert|46.87|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|44.92|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 95.84%) is land and {{convert|1.95|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 4.16%) is water.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Seminary Township covers an area of 46.89 square miles (121.44 square kilometers); of this, 1.95 square miles (5.06 square kilometers) or 4.17 percent is water.


===Extinct towns===
===Extinct towns===
* Pittsburg
* Pittsburg

===Adjacent townships===
* [[Bear Grove Township, Fayette County, Illinois|Bear Grove Township]] (north)
* [[Vandalia Township, Fayette County, Illinois|Vandalia Township]] (northeast)
* [[Kaskaskia Township, Fayette County, Illinois|Kaskaskia Township]] (east)
* [[Pope Township, Fayette County, Illinois|Pope Township]] (south)
* [[Tamalco Township, Bond County, Illinois|Tamalco Township, Bond County]] (southwest)
* [[Pleasant Mound Township, Bond County, Illinois|Pleasant Mound Township, Bond County]] (west)
* [[Mulberry Grove Township, Bond County, Illinois|Mulberry Grove Township, Bond County]] (northwest)


===Cemeteries===
===Cemeteries===
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===Lakes===
===Lakes===
* Fish Lake
* Fish Lake

==Demographics==
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0" /> there were 482 people, 264 households, and 180 families residing in the township. The population density was {{Convert|10.28|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 229 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|4.89|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the township was 97.72% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.41% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.21% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.00% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.66% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 264 households, out of which 9.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.61% were married couples living together, 4.55% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 31.82% were non-families. 31.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.21.

The township's age distribution consisted of 5.7% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 6.4% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 43.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 128.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,090, and the median income for a family was $31,926. Males had a median income of $49,063 versus $37,569 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $31,030. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
{{US Census population
| 2000 = 457
| 2010 = 498
| 2020 = 482
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}


==School districts==
==School districts==
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==References==
==References==
* {{cite gnis|0429728|Seminary Township, Fayette County, Illinois|2010-01-16}}
* [http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/tgrshp2007/tgrshp2007.html United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070310144543/http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/edgar.html United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles]
* [http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/ United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)]
* [http://www.nationalatlas.gov/ United States National Atlas]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205020547/http://www.nationalatlas.gov/ United States National Atlas]
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.city-data.com/township/Seminary-Fayette-IL.html City-Data.com]
* [http://www.city-data.com/township/Seminary-Fayette-IL.html City-Data.com]
* [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/fayette.html Illinois State Archives]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071023020216/http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/fayette.html Illinois State Archives]


{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Seminary Township
|North=[[Bear Grove Township, Fayette County, Illinois|Bear Grove Township]]
|Northeast=[[Vandalia Township, Fayette County, Illinois|Vandalia Township]]
|East=[[Kaskaskia Township, Fayette County, Illinois|Kaskaskia Township]]
|South=[[Pope Township, Fayette County, Illinois|Pope Township]]
|Southwest=[[Tamalco Township, Bond County, Illinois|Tamalco Township, Bond County]]
|West=[[Pleasant Mound Township, Bond County, Illinois|Pleasant Mound Township, Bond County]]
|Northwest=[[Mulberry Grove Township, Bond County, Illinois|Mulberry Grove Township, Bond County]]
}}
{{Fayette County, Illinois}}
{{Fayette County, Illinois}}

{{authority control}}


[[Category:Townships in Fayette County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Townships in Fayette County, Illinois]]
[[Category:1859 establishments in Illinois]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1859]]
[[Category:Townships in Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 15:39, 30 November 2023

Seminary Township
Township
Location in Fayette County
Location in Fayette County
Fayette County's location in Illinois
Fayette County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 38°51′23″N 89°12′12″W / 38.85639°N 89.20333°W / 38.85639; -89.20333
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateIllinois
CountyFayette
EstablishedNovember 9, 1859
Area
 • Total46.87 sq mi (121.4 km2)
 • Land44.92 sq mi (116.3 km2)
 • Water1.95 sq mi (5.1 km2)  4.16%
Elevation
486 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total482
 • Density10/sq mi (4.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
62253, 62262 62471
FIPS code17-051-68601

Seminary Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 482 and it contained 229 housing units.[1]

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Seminary Township has a total area of 46.87 square miles (121.39 km2), of which 44.92 square miles (116.34 km2) (or 95.84%) is land and 1.95 square miles (5.05 km2) (or 4.16%) is water.[2]

Extinct towns

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  • Pittsburg

Cemeteries

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The township contains these five cemeteries: Collier, Daniel, Seminary, Taylor and Williams.

Major highways

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Lakes

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  • Fish Lake

Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[1] there were 482 people, 264 households, and 180 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.28 inhabitants per square mile (3.97/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 4.89 per square mile (1.89/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.72% White, 0.41% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 264 households, out of which 9.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.61% were married couples living together, 4.55% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 31.82% were non-families. 31.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.21.

The township's age distribution consisted of 5.7% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 6.4% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 43.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 128.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,090, and the median income for a family was $31,926. Males had a median income of $49,063 versus $37,569 for females. The per capita income for the township was $31,030. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000457—
20104989.0%
2020482−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

School districts

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  • Mulberry Grove Community Unit School District 1
  • Patoka Community Unit School District 100
  • Vandalia Community Unit School District 203

Political districts

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References

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  • "Seminary Township, Fayette County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 16, 2010.
  • United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • United States National Atlas
  1. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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