Downers Grove Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 149,921, and it contained 61,933 housing units. It is among the largest townships in DuPage County by both area and population.
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Downers Grove Township has a total area of , of which (97.41%) is land and (2.59%) is water.
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Downers Grove Township maintains and oversees several cemeteries, including Cass, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Fullersburg, Hinsdale Animal, Oak Crest, Oak Hill, Pierce Downer, Saint JohnâÂÂs Lutheran, Saint Mary of Gostyn, Saint PatrickâÂÂs Catholic, and Zion Lutheran.
As of the 2020 census there were 149,921 people, 57,993 households, and 40,301 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 61,933 housing units at an average density of .
The racial makeup of the township was 74.61% White, 4.55% African American, 0.27% Native American, 10.87% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.65% from other races, and 7.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.32% of the population.
There were 57,993 households, of which 31.20% had children under 18, 57.96% were married couples living together, 7.79% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 30.51% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were individuals, and 12.60% had someone living alone aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53, and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age was 43.5 years. The median household income was $98,914, and the median family income was $128,804. The per capita income was $58,647. About 4.2% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line.
Downers Grove Township was established on November 6, 1849. It is named for Pierce Downer, one of the areaâÂÂs early settlers. The township seat is located in Downers Grove. The township provides general assistance, property assessment, and road maintenance for unincorporated areas.