212 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,896 in 1860, a peak of 3,583 in 1870, 1,510 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 1933 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
- 1814Warsaw Township is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
27% of residents are 65 or older in Warsaw Township, against 19% in Illinois’ towns and 18% across U.S. towns. 10% of the land in Warsaw Township is conserved, above both the Illinois town median (3.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Cedar Glen State Natural Area, at 244 acres. We don’t grade Warsaw Township yet; the figures below are still real.
Where Warsaw Township beats most towns.
Census counts: 2,896 in 1860, a peak of 3,583 in 1870, 1,510 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 1933 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Warsaw 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Warsaw Township.
Most working residents leave Warsaw Township for work: only 9% work in town. Warsaw Township’s median household income is $59,000. The top destinations are Keokuk (20%), Warsaw (9%) and Ellington Township (5%).
| Warsaw Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by Warsaw CUSD 316. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Elem SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 213 | C |
| Warsaw Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 185 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Warsaw Township has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Warsaw Township is 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cedar Glen State Natural Area | — | 244 |
| 2. Alice L. Kibbe Life Science Research Station | — | 184 |
| 3. Mississippi River Sand Hills State Natural Area | — | 46 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Warsaw Township beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 38% of adults have high blood pressure in Warsaw Township.
| Warsaw Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 33% | 33% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Warsaw Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Warsaw Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Warsaw Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
City in Illinois, United States
Warsaw is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,510 at the 2020 census, a decline from 1,607 in 2010.
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We don’t grade Warsaw Township yet; the figures below are still real.