Naperville Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 104,765 and it contained 41,338 housing units.[2]

Naperville Township
Naperville Township office at the corner of Water and Webster Streets
Naperville Township office at the corner of Water and Webster Streets
Location in DuPage County
Location in DuPage County
DuPage County's location in Illinois
DuPage County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 41°46′18″N 88°12′21″W / 41.77167°N 88.20583°W / 41.77167; -88.20583
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyDuPage
SettledNovember 6, 1849
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • SupervisorEddie Bedford
 • Highway Department DirectorEddie Bedford
 • AssessorMatthew Rasche
 • Town ClerkNathaniel Sippel
 • Trustees
  • Loretta Burke
  • Julie Federico
  • Paul J. Santucci
  • John Waller
Area
 • Total35.83 sq mi (92.8 km2)
 • Land34.89 sq mi (90.4 km2)
 • Water0.94 sq mi (2.4 km2)  2.61%
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total104,765
 • Density2,900/sq mi (1,100/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
60504, 60519, 60540, 60555, 60563, 60564, 60565, 60502
FIPS code17-043-51635

Geography

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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) (or 97.39%) is land and 0.94 square miles (2.43 km2) (or 2.61%) is water.[3]

Cities, towns, villages

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Unincorporated towns

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(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Extinct Towns

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these three cemeteries: Copenhagen, Erb, and Naperville.

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

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  • Aero Estates Airport
  • Edward Hospital Heliport
  • Naper Aero Club Airport

Lakes

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  • Dragon Lake
  • Lake Osborne
  • Lund Lake
  • Mud Lake
  • Quarry Lake
  • Spring Lake
  • Waubonsie Lake
  • Wildflower Lake
  • Willow Lake

Landmarks

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  • DuPage County Big Woods Forest Preserve
  • DuPage County Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve
  • Illinois Department of Corrections Youth Center (south three-quarters)

Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[2] 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, out of which 37.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.96% were married couples living together, 9.33% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 31.62% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.22.

The township's age distribution consisted of 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $102,353, and the median income for a family was $125,790. Males had a median income of $76,262 versus $44,767 for females. 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, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19303,603
19403,6160.4%
19504,86134.4%
19608,21869.1%
197013,02858.5%
198021,05361.6%
199049,533135.3%
200085,76373.1%
2010100,01916.6%
2020104,7654.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Township officials

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Naperville Township elected its officeholders during the April 2021 consolidated election.[5]

Office Elected official Party Took office Residence
Supervisor Eddie Bedford Democratic 2017 Naperville Township
Assessor Matthew Rasche Republican 2022 Naperville
Clerk Nathanael Sippel Democratic 2017 Aurora
Trustee Loretta Burke Democratic 2017 Aurora
Trustee Julie Federico Democratic 2017 Naperville
Trustee Paul Santucci Republican 2013[6] Aurora
Trustee John Waller Democratic 2017 Naperville

School districts

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Political districts

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  • Illinois's 13th congressional district
  • State House District 48
  • State House District 84
  • State House District 95
  • State House District 96
  • State Senate District 24
  • State Senate District 42
  • State Senate District 48

References

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  • "Naperville Township, DuPage County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
  • United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
  • United States National Atlas
  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Naperville Township, Illinois
  2. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ Hagerty, Erin (April 5, 2017). "Dems unseat several incumbents in Naperville, Lisle township races". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  6. ^ "Paul Santucci: Candidate Profile Naperville Township Board (4-year Terms) (R)". Retrieved June 5, 2017.
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