Norton Township, Kankakee County, Illinois

Norton Township is a township in Kankakee County, Illinois. About 925 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 49.8 sq mi (129 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

Norton Township in Illinois

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate: 925 ± 197
County: Kankakee County
School district: Herscher Community Unit School District 2
Land area: 49.8 sq mi (129 km²)
Type: TownshipIts own local government
Time zone: Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income: $74,063 ± $24,327
Median home value: $166,400 ± $13,320
State: Illinois
Census code (GEOID): 1709154352
Coordinates (central point): 41.055786, -88.191414

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These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Cities, towns and communities in Norton Township, largest first

These places’ central points lie inside Norton Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

Rogers Township, Ford County6.0 mi south
Round Grove Township, Livingston County6.0 mi west
Pilot Township6.0 mi east
Essex Township7.1 mi north
Greenfield Township, Grundy County7.6 mi northwest
Broughton Township, Livingston County7.9 mi southwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Norton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Kankakee County, largest first

Bourbonnais Township39,048 people
Kankakee Township24,144 people
Manteno Township11,203 people
Limestone Township5,010 people
Aroma Township4,895 people
Momence Township3,519 people
Ganeer Township3,164 people
Yellowhead Township2,570 people
St. Anne Township2,166 people
Otto Township1,935 people
Pilot Township1,867 people
Pembroke Township1,698 people

All 16

Essex Township1,590 people
Salina Township1,246 people
Rockville Township843 people
Sumner Township812 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Kankakee County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Norton Township

Longest day: 15 hours 8 minutes around June 21
Shortest day: 9 hours 13 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise: 5:19 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise: 7:29 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset: 4:24 PM around December 8
Latest sunset: 8:29 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
Jan 15	7:15 AM	4:48 PM	9 h 33 min
Feb 15	6:47 AM	5:26 PM	10 h 39 min
Mar 15	7:04 AM	6:59 PM	11 h 55 min
Apr 15	6:13 AM	7:32 PM	13 h 19 min
May 15	5:34 AM	8:03 PM	14 h 29 min
Jun 15	5:19 AM	8:26 PM	15 h 7 min
Jul 15	5:33 AM	8:23 PM	14 h 50 min
Aug 15	6:02 AM	7:51 PM	13 h 49 min
Sep 15	6:33 AM	7:02 PM	12 h 29 min
Oct 15	7:04 AM	6:12 PM	11 h 8 min
Nov 15	6:40 AM	4:34 PM	9 h 54 min
Dec 15	7:10 AM	4:25 PM	9 h 15 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

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A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Kankakee County or the local office.

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