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{{Infobox settlement
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'''Leyden Township''' is one of thirty [[Civil township|townships]] in [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]. As of the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]], its population was 94,685.<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=06000US1703143120&-search_results=01000US&-format=&-_lang=en United States Census Bureau American FactFinder]</ref>
'''Leyden Township''' is one of 29 [[Civil township|townships]] in [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 93,096 and it contained 35,824 housing units.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US1703143120 |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Leyden Township is located just northwest of the city of [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]], an edge of which lies within the township but as a separate entity. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township covers an area of {{convert|19.84|sqmi}}.
Leyden Township is located generally west of the northern part of the city of [[Chicago]], a strip of which (a stretch of land connecting [[O'Hare International Airport]] to the main body of the city) bisects the township. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Leyden Township has a total area of {{convert|19.92|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<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>


===Cities, towns, villages===
===Cities, towns, villages===
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* [[York Township, DuPage County, Illinois|York Township, DuPage County]] (southwest)
* [[York Township, DuPage County, Illinois|York Township, DuPage County]] (southwest)
* [[Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois|Addison Township, DuPage County]] (west)
* [[Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois|Addison Township, DuPage County]] (west)

===Education===
Leyden Township is home to [[Leyden High School District 212]] which operates East and West Leyden High Schools and Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401. 16 public elementary schools operate within the township.

Leyden also contains Triton Community College located in River Grove.


===Cemeteries===
===Cemeteries===
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* [[Image:I-294.svg|25px]] [[Interstate 294]]
* [[Image:I-294.svg|25px]] [[Interstate 294]]
* [[Image:US 12.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 12]]
* [[Image:US 12.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 12]]
* [[Image:US 45.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 45]]
* [[Image:Illinois 19.svg|25px]] [[Illinois Route 19]]
* [[Image:Illinois 19.svg|25px]] [[Illinois Route 19]]
* [[Image:Illinois 64.svg|25px]] [[Illinois Route 64]]
* [[Image:Illinois 64.svg|25px]] [[Illinois Route 64]]
* [[Image:Illinois 171.svg|25px]] [[Illinois Route 171]]


===Landmarks===
===Landmarks===
* [[O'Hare International Airport]]
* [[O'Hare International Airport]]
* Cook County Forest Preserve (south quarter)
* Cook County Forest Preserve (south quarter)

==Demographics==
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0" /> there were 93,096 people, 32,387 households, and 22,127 families residing in the township. The population density was {{Convert|4,672.56|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 35,824 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|1,798.03|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the township was 56.15% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.52% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.76% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 21.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 14.95% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 42.97% of the population.

There were 32,387 households, out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.91% were married couples living together, 14.55% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 31.68% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.44.

The township's age distribution consisted of 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,681, and the median income for a family was $78,411. Males had a median income of $42,950 versus $32,896 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $28,718. About 8.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
{{US Census population
| 1960 = 81814
| 1970 = 99793
| 1980 = 91572
| 1990 = 89142
| 2000 = 94865
| 2010 = 92890
| 2020 = 93906
| 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|access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}


==Political districts==
==Political districts==
* [[Illinois' 4th congressional district]]
* [[Illinois's 4th congressional district]]
* State House District 65
* State House District 65
* State House District 77
* State House District 77
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==References==
==References==
* {{cite gnis|0429252|Leyden Township, Cook County, Illinois|2010-01-10}}
* {{cite gnis|0429252|Leyden Township, Cook County, Illinois|2010-01-10}}
* [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://www.nationalatlas.gov/ United States National Atlas]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081205020547/http://www.nationalatlas.gov/ United States National Atlas]
{{Reflist}}
<references/>


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.leydentownship.com/ Leyden Township site]
* [https://www.leydentownship.com/ Leyden Township official website]
* [http://www.city-data.com/township/Leyden-Cook-IL.html City-Data.com]
* [http://www.city-data.com/township/Leyden-Cook-IL.html City-Data.com]
* [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/cook.html Illinois State Archives]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080516085659/http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/cook.html Illinois State Archives]
* [http://www.toi.org/ Township Officials of Illinois]
* [http://www.toi.org/ Township Officials of Illinois]
* [http://www.co.cook.il.us/ Cool County official site]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070210030517/http://www.co.cook.il.us/ Cool County official site]


{{Cook County, Illinois}}
{{Cook County, Illinois}}


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[[Category:Townships in Cook County, Illinois]]


[[es:Municipio de Leyden (condado de Cook, Illinois)]]
[[Category:Townships in Cook County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Townships in Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 20:10, 15 December 2024

Leyden Township
Township
Flag of Leyden Township
Flag
Official seal of Leyden Township
logo
Location in Cook County
Location in Cook County
Cook County's location in Illinois
Cook County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 41°56′17″N 87°52′07″W / 41.93806°N 87.86861°W / 41.93806; -87.86861
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • Township SupervisorRocco D. Biscaglio
Area
 • Total
19.92 sq mi (51.6 km2)
 • Land19.92 sq mi (51.6 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
643 ft (196 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
93,096
 • Density4,700/sq mi (1,800/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
60018, 60068, 60131, 60164, 60171, 60176, 60656, 60706, 60707
Area code(s)708/464, 847/224
FIPS code17-031-43120
Websitewww.leydentownship.com

Leyden Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 93,096 and it contained 35,824 housing units.[1]

Geography

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Leyden Township is located generally west of the northern part of the city of Chicago, a strip of which (a stretch of land connecting O'Hare International Airport to the main body of the city) bisects the township. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Leyden Township has a total area of 19.92 square miles (51.59 km2), all land.[2]

Cities, towns, villages

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Adjacent townships

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Education

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Leyden Township is home to Leyden High School District 212 which operates East and West Leyden High Schools and Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401. 16 public elementary schools operate within the township.

Leyden also contains Triton Community College located in River Grove.

Cemeteries

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The township contains these five cemeteries: Eden Memorial Park, Elmwood, Fairview Memorial, Memorial Estates and Saint Joseph.

Major highways

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Landmarks

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Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[1] there were 93,096 people, 32,387 households, and 22,127 families residing in the township. The population density was 4,672.56 inhabitants per square mile (1,804.09/km2). There were 35,824 housing units at an average density of 1,798.03 per square mile (694.22/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 56.15% White, 2.52% African American, 1.54% Native American, 3.76% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 21.05% from other races, and 14.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.97% of the population.

There were 32,387 households, out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.91% were married couples living together, 14.55% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 31.68% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.44.

The township's age distribution consisted of 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,681, and the median income for a family was $78,411. Males had a median income of $42,950 versus $32,896 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,718. About 8.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
196081,814—
197099,79322.0%
198091,572−8.2%
199089,142−2.7%
200094,8656.4%
201092,890−2.1%
202093,9061.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

Political districts

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References

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  • "Leyden Township, Cook County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 10, 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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