Aroma township is located in Kankakee County Illinois. Aroma township has a 2024 population of 4,842. Aroma township is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,953 in 2020.
The average household income in Aroma township is $84,576 with a poverty rate of 14.48%. The median age in Aroma township is 42.8 years: 39.6 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aroma township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,682 | 74.37% |
| Black or African American | 607 | 12.26% |
| Two or more races | 431 | 8.71% |
| Other race | 174 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,945 | 2.54 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 1,038 | 3.11 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 657 | 1.31 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 145 | 3.2 | 51 | 49 |
| Male | 105 | 3.64 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 167 | 4.84% |
| Associates Degree | 288 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 530 | 15.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 373 | 10.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,176 | 34.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 836 | 24.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,680 | 2,567 | 792 |
| Hispanic | 344 | 250 | 26 |
| Black | 334 | 295 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 179 | 18 |
| Other Race | 133 | 67 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,021 | $91,250 | $59,716 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,456 | $78,750 | $66,500 |
| High School Graduate | $32,538 | $46,168 | $16,471 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,380 | $29,861 | $15,833 |
| Overall | $45,644 | $59,773 | $39,891 |
| Some College | $42,644 | $58,095 | $35,938 |
$45,644
Average Earnings
$59,773
Average Male
$39,891
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.99% of Aroma township residents speak only English, while 13.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 691 | 303 | 43.85% |
| White | 3,477 | 226 | 6.5% |
| Multiple | 431 | 216 | 50.12% |
| Black | 595 | 185 | 31.09% |
| Other | 174 | 8 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 17 | 1 | 5.88% |
14.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.6%
Male Poverty Rate
13.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aroma township is Multiple, with 50.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aroma township is Other, with 4.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.2% |
| Some College | 8.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 7.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.84% |
| Female Employed | 2.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,750 | $98,586 |
| Households | $68,209 | $84,576 |
| Married Families | $93,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,212 | $53,020 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
229
Number of Veterans
226
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 7.26% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 5.85% |
| Black | 2 | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.69%
Born in Aroma township
94.38%
Native Born
5.62%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
94.38% of Aroma township residents were born in the United States, with 82.69% having been born in Illinois. 3.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,762 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 4,778 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 4,794 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 4,810 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 4,826 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 4,842 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 4,858 | -16 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 4,874 | -43 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 4,917 | -36 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 4,953 | 96 | 1.98% |
| 2019 | 4,857 | -25 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 4,882 | -42 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 4,924 | -33 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 4,957 | -49 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 5,006 | -39 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 5,045 | -49 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 5,094 | -39 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 5,133 | -24 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 5,157 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5,157 | 0 | 0% |