German TownshipIL
A town of 312.
Is German Township a good place to live?
German Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
312 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to German Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in German Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in German Township.
Compared with most of Illinois and the rest of the country, the median age in German Township is higher
In German Township, 38% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, above both Illinois’ towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts German Township at 312 residents, down 4.6% since 2020. People 65 and older are 34% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 6% of residents (23% statewide).
| German Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.3 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 46% and 68% women
The Census survey reached too few of German Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.8 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| German Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.7% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.7% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19.6% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 10.6% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 41.3% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.6% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.8% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.7% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
German Township stands out in Illinois and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
The average commute for German Township comes to 16 minutes. Its median household income is $111,000, above both the Illinois town median ($83,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Olney (29%), Flora (5%) and Olney Township (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
| German Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $111,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In German Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
German Township’s midsummer high comes in at 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
German Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
44% of German Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 24%. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy German Township is
Among adults in German Township, 15% report frequent physical distress. The town beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| German Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | German Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0% of German Township is conserved land
4.9 miles of trail. In German Township, the concentration of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about German Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of German Township
About 2 of every 100 German Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave German Township for work
Where German Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About German Township
Township in Illinois, United States
German Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 341 and it contained 143 housing units. Before May 2, 1859, this locale was known as Troy Township.
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- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 515 ft
Questions about German Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is German Township, IL a good place to live?
German Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.