Bennington Township, Marshall County, Illinois
Bennington Township is a township in Marshall County, Illinois. About 1,641 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36 sq mi (93.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,641 ± 147
- County
- Marshall County
- School district
- Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6
- Land area
- 36 sq mi (93.2 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $70,608 ± $5,177
- Median home value
- $124,700 ± $24,693
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1712305235
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.970540, -89.104282
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.
Census place in Bennington Township
- Toluca (city)1,477 people
This place’s central point lies inside Bennington 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
- Bell Plain Township5.5 mi west
- Groveland Township, LaSalle County6.0 mi east
- Clayton Township, Woodford County6.1 mi south
- Evans Township7.0 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bennington Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Marshall County, largest first
- Henry Township2,542 people
- Lacon Township2,322 people
- Evans Township1,467 people
- Steuben Township1,084 people
- Roberts Township875 people
- Hopewell Township418 people
- Richland Township337 people
- La Prairie Township285 people
- Saratoga Township256 people
- Whitefield Township213 people
- Bell Plain Township207 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Marshall County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bennington Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 7 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 14 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:23 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:32 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:28 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:19 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:50 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:17 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:06 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:43 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:29 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.
Before using this answer on a form
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 Marshall County or the local office.
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