Big Rock township is located in Kane County Illinois. Big Rock township has a 2024 population of 1,736. Big Rock township is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,778 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Rock township is $124,642 with a poverty rate of 4.86%. The median age in Big Rock township is 39.2 years: 40.9 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Rock township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,726 | 95.31% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.21% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 653 | 2.77 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Married | 470 | 3.21 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 137 | 1.3 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Male | 31 | 2.26 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 3.53 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
90.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 2.02% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 9.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 19.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 389 | 31.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 367 | 29.67% |
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 | 1,138 | 1,116 | 322 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 52 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 7 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,417 | $80,000 | $45,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,250 | $177,083 | $101,250 |
| High School Graduate | $70,199 | $71,165 | $42,778 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $69,018 | $80,729 | $45,063 |
| Some College | $71,786 | $89,948 | $34,688 |
$69,018
Average Earnings
$80,729
Average Male
$45,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.11% of Big Rock township residents speak only English, while 1.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,647 | 88 | 5.34% |
4.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.18%
Male Poverty Rate
6.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Rock township is White, with 5.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Rock township is White, with 5.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.46% |
| Some College | 5.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 15% |
| Male Employed | 4.77% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,226 | $125,000 |
| Households | $104,797 | $124,642 |
| Married Families | $113,871 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $104,053 | $123,180 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.5%
Male Marriage Rate
76.6%
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
54
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 4.17% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
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
82.05%
Born in Big Rock township
97.96%
Native Born
2.04%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
1.38%
Naturalized
97.96% of Big Rock township residents were born in the United States, with 82.05% having been born in Illinois. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,696 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 1,704 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 1,712 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 1,720 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 1,728 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 1,736 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 1,744 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 1,752 | -16 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,768 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 1,778 | -70 | -3.79% |
| 2019 | 1,848 | -19 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 1,867 | -15 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 1,882 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 1,886 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 1,888 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 1,884 | 13 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 1,871 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 1,870 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 1,864 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,856 | 0 | 0% |