Ela Township, Lake County, Illinois

Ela Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois. About 45,717 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

Ela Township in Illinois

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate: 45,717 ± 77
County: Lake County
School district: Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95
Land area: 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km²)
Type: TownshipIts own local government
Time zone: Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income: $173,916 ± $8,389
Median home value: $538,700 ± $18,710
Water area: 1.5 sq mi (3.88 km²)
State: Illinois
Census code (GEOID): 1709722853
Coordinates (central point): 42.195930, -88.062204

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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 Ela Township, largest first

These places’ central points lie inside Ela 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

Cuba Township5.2 mi west
Fremont Township5.8 mi north
Palatine Township, Cook County5.9 mi south
Vernon Township6.0 mi east

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

Other townships in Lake County, largest first

Waukegan Township89,689 people
Vernon Township71,411 people
Warren Township65,562 people
Avon Township63,428 people
Libertyville Township54,192 people
Lake Villa Township39,760 people
Shields Township37,623 people
Moraine Township34,354 people
Fremont Township33,607 people
West Deerfield Township31,575 people
Grant Township28,189 people
Antioch Township27,680 people

All 17

Zion Township24,600 people
Wauconda Township23,911 people
Benton Township18,857 people
Cuba Township17,272 people
Newport Township6,796 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Ela Township

Longest day: 15 hours 16 minutes around June 21
Shortest day: 9 hours 6 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise: 5:15 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise: 7:31 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset: 4:20 PM around December 8
Latest sunset: 8:32 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	7:18 AM	4:45 PM	9 h 27 min
Feb 15	6:48 AM	5:24 PM	10 h 36 min
Mar 15	7:04 AM	6:58 PM	11 h 54 min
Apr 15	6:11 AM	7:33 PM	13 h 22 min
May 15	5:31 AM	8:06 PM	14 h 35 min
Jun 15	5:15 AM	8:30 PM	15 h 15 min
Jul 15	5:29 AM	8:26 PM	14 h 57 min
Aug 15	5:59 AM	7:53 PM	13 h 54 min
Sep 15	6:32 AM	7:02 PM	12 h 30 min
Oct 15	7:04 AM	6:10 PM	11 h 6 min
Nov 15	6:42 AM	4:30 PM	9 h 48 min
Dec 15	7:13 AM	4:20 PM	9 h 7 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 Lake County or the local office.

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