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Big Spring township

County:
Shelby County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
29.345
State:
Illinois

Big Spring township is located in Shelby County, Illinois. Big Spring township has a 2026 population of 608. Big Spring township is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually but its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 614 in 2020.

The median household income in Big Spring township is $86,367 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Big Spring township is 57.2 years: 58.7 years for males, and 53.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.0 males.

608
Total Population
21
Density (mi²)
1 0.16%
Growth

Big Spring township Population

Big Spring township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202660810.16%
202560710.17%
202460610.17%
2023605-4-0.66%
2022609-3-0.49%
2021612-2-0.33%
202061400%
2019690-1-0.14%
201869100%
201769120.29%
201668900%
2015689-9-1.29%
201469800%
201369810.14%
2012697-1-0.14%
201169800%
201070210.14%

Median Age

Overall: 57.2 years
Female: 53.6 years
Male: 58.7 years

Big Spring township Adults

There are 482 adults, (220 of whom are seniors) in Big Spring township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 325 (53.2%)
Male: 286 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Spring township includes 97.55% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White59697.55%
Two or more races121.96%
Asian30.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White59697.55%
Two or more races121.96%
Asian30.49%

Big Spring township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Spring township 's average per capita income is $81,438. Household income levels show a median of $86,367. The poverty rate stands at 0%.

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$103,607-
Families$102,893$99,351
Households$86,367$88,905
Non Families$37,143$36,686

$81,438

Average Income

$86,367

Median Household Income

0%

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)