| Place Name | Harter Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62839 62858 |
| County | Clay County |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2021) | 6,162 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 98.31% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 15th |
| State House Districts | 109 |
| State Senate Districts | 55 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 98.31% |
| African American | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.05% |