West Jersey, Illinois
West Jersey: Township in Stark County, Illinois
About
West Jersey is a township located in the county of Stark in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 284 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 250 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Jersey
| Population : | 250 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Stark County |
| Area : | 36.7 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:59:26 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Jersey is located at 41°1'8"N 89°55'37"W (41.0189300, -89.9270500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Jersey decreased by 13.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 284 | - | census |
| 2011 | 277 | -2.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 273 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 271 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 266 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 262 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 260 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 258 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 258 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 252 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 250 | -0.8% | estimation process |
Schools in West Jersey
College & universities near West Jersey, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147129 | Methodist College | Peoria (IL) | 61615 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Jersey, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
Post offices near West Jersey
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Toulon Post Office | Toulon (IL) | 61483 |
Other cities in Stark County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stark County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1,253 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Toulon | 1,144 | Township in Stark County, Illinois |
| Osceola | 885 | Township in Stark County, Illinois |
| Bradford | 668 | Village in Stark County, Illinois, United States |
| Elmira | 280 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Duncan | 250 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Lafayette | 161 | Township in Ogle County, Illinois |
