Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U, Illinois

Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U is a unified school district in Will County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,687 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 95.4 sq mi (247 km²) of land.

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Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,687 ± 404
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Will County
Land area
95.4 sq mi (247 km²)
Median household income
$76,806 ± $9,698
Median home value
$235,800 ± $16,886
Water area
3.78 sq mi (9.78 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1742630
Coordinates (central point)
41.315167, -88.118575

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 Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U, largest first

  1. Wilmington Township5,915 people
  2. Wilmington (city)5,494 people
  3. Wesley Township1,819 people
  4. Florence Township888 people
  5. Lakewood Shores (CDP)459 people
  6. Rest Haven (CDP)455 people
  7. Symerton (village)132 people
  8. Ritchie (CDP)79 people
  9. Lorenzo (CDP)28 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. Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255U6.7 mi south
  2. Coal City Community Unit School District 110 mi west
  3. Manteno Community Unit School District 513 mi southeast
  4. Peotone Community Unit School District 207U13 mi east

These share a boundary with Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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 Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U before you rely on it.

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