West Jersey, Illinois

West Jersey: township in Stark County, Illinois

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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.

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Location of West Jersey on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about West Jersey

Population 250 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Stark County
Area 36.7 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.0189,-89.9271
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 13:46:51 (10th April 2026)
Density 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -13.6% (2010-2020)
Weather 59℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
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Map highlighting West Jersey Township Stark County Illinois locator map image

Geography

West Jersey is located at 41°1'8"N 89°55'37"W (41.0189300, -89.9270500).

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Weather

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Partly Sunny
8 to 13 mph NNW Today

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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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to West Jersey, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
147129 Methodist College Peoria (IL) 61615

Nearby Transit Stations (13)

Rail and bus stations connected to West Jersey, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to 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