Harlem Unit School District 122, Illinois

Harlem Unit School District 122 is a unified school district in Winnebago County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 41,971 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²) of land.

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Harlem Unit School District 122 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
41,971 ± 982
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Winnebago County
Land area
21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²)
Median household income
$63,858 ± $3,383
Median home value
$158,500 ± $5,925
Water area
0.76 sq mi (1.97 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1718240
Coordinates (central point)
42.352834, -89.025615

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an 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.

Towns, townships and communities in Harlem Unit School District 122, largest first

  1. Harlem Township39,116 people
  2. Loves Park (city)23,502 people
  3. Machesney Park (village)22,630 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Rockford School District 2056.5 mi south

These share a boundary with Harlem Unit School District 122. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Harlem Unit School District 122 before you rely on it.

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