Blackhawk Township, Rock Island County, Illinois

Blackhawk Township is a township in Rock Island County, Illinois. About 9,430 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 28 sq mi (72.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Blackhawk Township in Illinois
South Rock Island Township
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,430 ± 26
County
Rock Island County
School district
Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Land area
28 sq mi (72.5 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$65,414 ± $9,585
Median home value
$138,800 ± $8,201
Water area
1.8 sq mi (4.67 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1716106301
Coordinates (central point)
41.436866, -90.595243

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 Blackhawk Township

  1. Milan (village)5,034 people

This place’s central point lies inside Blackhawk 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

  1. South Rock Island Township3.4 mi northeast
  2. Bowling Township4.6 mi south
  3. Coal Valley Township6.3 mi east
  4. Andalusia Township6.5 mi west
  5. South Moline Township7.0 mi northeast
  6. Rural Township7.1 mi southeast
  7. Davenport, Iowa (city)8.3 mi north

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

Other townships in Rock Island County, largest first

  1. South Moline Township36,127 people
  2. Moline Township22,570 people
  3. Hampton Township21,529 people
  4. South Rock Island Township18,160 people
  5. Rock Island Township15,831 people
  6. Coal Valley Township4,433 people
  7. Bowling Township3,335 people
  8. Andalusia Township2,318 people
  9. Coe Township2,023 people
  10. Edgington Township1,505 people
  11. Port Byron Township1,303 people
  12. Zuma Township808 people
All 17
  1. Rural Township778 people
  2. Cordova Township764 people
  3. Drury Township739 people
  4. Buffalo Prairie Township565 people
  5. Canoe Creek Township539 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Blackhawk Township

Longest day
15 hours 11 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 10 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:28 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:32 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:40 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
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:26 AM4:57 PM9 h 31 min
Feb 156:57 AM5:36 PM10 h 39 min
Mar 157:14 AM7:08 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:22 AM7:42 PM13 h 20 min
May 155:43 AM8:14 PM14 h 31 min
Jun 155:28 AM8:37 PM15 h 9 min
Jul 155:41 AM8:34 PM14 h 53 min
Aug 156:11 AM8:01 PM13 h 50 min
Sep 156:42 AM7:11 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:14 AM6:21 PM11 h 7 min
Nov 156:50 AM4:42 PM9 h 52 min
Dec 157:21 AM4:33 PM9 h 12 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 Rock Island County or the local office.

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