Joliet Township is located in Will County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 87,398 and it contained 32,617 housing units.[2]
Joliet Township | |
|---|---|
Township | |
 Location in Will County | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Established | November 6, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.09 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.25 sq mi (91.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km2) 2.33% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Estimate (2016)[1] | 87,424 |
| • Density | 2,479.5/sq mi (957.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-197-38583 |
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.09 square miles (93.5 km2), of which 35.25 square miles (91.3 km2) (or 97.67%) is land and 0.84 square miles (2.2 km2) (or 2.33%) is water.[2]
The segment containing Chicagoland Speedway was ceded to Jackson Township at an unknown date after 1999 for unknown reasons.
Cities, Towns, Villages
- Crest Hill (small portion)
- Elwood (small portion)
- Joliet (mostly)
- New Lenox (small portion)
- Rockdale
Other Communities
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (est.) | 87,424 | [1] | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] | |||
References
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