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Big Mound township

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
51.738
State:
Illinois

Big Mound township is located in Wayne County, Illinois. Big Mound township has a 2026 population of 1,730. Big Mound township is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually but its population has decreased by -1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,749 in 2020.

The median household income in Big Mound township is $34,943 with a poverty rate of 28.98%. The median age in Big Mound township is 54.4 years: 51.4 years for males, and 54.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 116.7 males.

1.7K
Total Population
33
Density (mi²)
4 0.23%
Growth

Big Mound township Population

Big Mound township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,73040.23%
20251,72640.23%
20241,72240.23%
20231,718-3-0.17%
20221,721-9-0.52%
20211,730-19-1.09%
20201,749-5-0.29%
20191,688-12-0.71%
20181,700-11-0.64%
20171,711-12-0.7%
20161,72330.17%
20151,720-9-0.52%
20141,729-6-0.35%
20131,73520.12%
20121,733-2-0.12%
20111,735-7-0.4%
20101,741-3-0.17%

Median Age

Overall: 54.4 years
Female: 54.9 years
Male: 51.4 years

Big Mound township Adults

There are 1,046 adults, (336 of whom are seniors) in Big Mound township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 539 (46.1%)
Male: 629 (53.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Mound township includes 85.7% White, 4.45% other race, 4.02% Asian, 3.6% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,00185.7%
Other race524.45%
Asian474.02%
Native American423.6%
Black or African American161.37%
Two or more races100.86%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race524.45%
Native American423.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,00185.7%
Asian474.02%
Black or African American161.37%
Two or more races100.86%

Big Mound township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Mound township 's average per capita income is $34,449. Household income levels show a median of $34,943. The poverty rate stands at 28.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,750-
Families$76,438$94,308
Households$34,943$57,821
Non Families$21,009$28,323

$34,449

Average Income

$34,943

Median Household Income

28.98%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)