Big Mound township is located in Wayne County Illinois. Big Mound township has a 2024 population of 1,695. Big Mound township is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Mound township is $64,620 with a poverty rate of 21.98%. The median age in Big Mound township is 40.8 years: 40.9 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Mound township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,364 | 89.56% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 4.66% |
| Other race | 42 | 2.76% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.56% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 598 | 2.49 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 329 | 2.96 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 215 | 1.5 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Female | 43 | 3.67 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 11 | 3.27 | 0 | 100 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 5.93% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 17.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 8.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 7.39% |
| High School Graduate | 315 | 30.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 3.89% |
| Some College | 267 | 25.97% |
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 | 1,014 | 913 | 152 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,083 | $59,083 | $57,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,484 | $0 | $46,328 |
| High School Graduate | $31,161 | $41,696 | $17,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,327 | $54,327 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,083 | $41,700 | $28,362 |
| Some College | $31,146 | $38,864 | $24,643 |
$38,083
Average Earnings
$41,700
Average Male
$28,362
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.5% of Big Mound township residents speak only English, while 3.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,349 | 176 | 13.05% |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 100% |
| Other | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| Multiple | 7 | 5 | 71.43% |
21.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.13%
Male Poverty Rate
17.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Mound township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Mound township is White, with 13.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.65% |
| Some College | 17.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.17% |
| High School | 4.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 5.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,875 | $84,733 |
| Households | $58,000 | $64,620 |
| Married Families | $86,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,118 | $28,430 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
69.8%
Born in Big Mound township
93.89%
Native Born
6.11%
Foreign Born
6.11%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.89% of Big Mound township residents were born in the United States, with 69.8% having been born in Illinois. 6.11% 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 | 1,645 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 1,655 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 1,665 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 1,675 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 1,685 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 1,695 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 1,705 | -10 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 1,715 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 1,728 | -18 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 1,746 | 58 | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 1,688 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 1,700 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 1,711 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,723 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,720 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 1,729 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 1,735 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,733 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 1,735 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,741 | 0 | 0% |