Wayne Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 66,582 and it contained 21,787 housing units.[2]
Wayne Township | |
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Township | |
![]() Temple in Wayne Township | |
![]() Location in DuPage County | |
![]() DuPage County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 41°56′46″N 88°12′01″W | |
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County | DuPage |
Settled | November 6, 1849 |
Area | |
• Total | 36.5 sq mi (95 km2) |
• Land | 35.42 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
• Water | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km2) 2.96% |
Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Estimate (2016)[1] | 66,952 |
• Density | 1,879.6/sq mi (725.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 60103, 60120, 60174, 60184, 60185, 60188, 60190 |
FIPS code | 17-043-79410 |
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36.5 square miles (95 km2), of which 35.42 square miles (91.7 km2) (or 97.04%) is land and 1.08 square miles (2.8 km2) (or 2.96%) is water.[2]
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
The township contains these three cemeteries: Illinois Pet, Ontarioville and Wayne Township.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2016 (est.) | 66,952 | [1] | |
U.S. Decennial Census[3] |
The Township government consists of a Board of Trustees (Supervisor and four Trustees) and two officers (Clerk and Assessor) all elected to four-year terms by the voters at-large.
Township roadways are under the jurisdiction of the Wayne Township Road District, a special taxing district separate from the Township. The Highway Commissioner serves as chief executive of the Road District and is elected to a four-year term by the voters at-large.
Township elections are held in April of the year immediately following a presidential election (2005, 2009, 2013, etc.). The current officers were elected in April 2009. They are:
Office | Name | Municipality |
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Supervisor | Randy Ramey | Carol Stream |
Trustee | Dan Brinkman | Carol Stream |
Trustee | Nic Zito | Wayne |
Trustee | Tom Feltes | West Chicago |
Trustee | Jackie Haden | Hanover Park |
Clerk | Brandi Fike Ramundo | West Chicago |
Assessor | Michael Musson | Bartlett |
Highway Commissioner | Martin McManamon | Bartlett |
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County seat: Wheaton | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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