Bourbon township is located in Douglas County Illinois. Bourbon township has a 2024 population of 4,135. Bourbon township is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,094 in 2020.
The average household income in Bourbon township is $96,223 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median age in Bourbon township is 31.2 years: 27.7 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bourbon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,957 | 96.8% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 1.76% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,247 | 3.28 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 818 | 4.24 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 353 | 1.14 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 45 | 3.16 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 31 | 2.35 | 100 | 0 |
4.09
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 270 | 11.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 3.84% |
| High School Graduate | 518 | 22.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 942 | 40.6% |
| Some College | 290 | 12.5% |
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 | 2,251 | 1,233 | 349 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,984 | $74,792 | $44,479 |
| Graduate Degree | $136,786 | $139,583 | $105,000 |
| High School Graduate | $33,772 | $63,438 | $24,226 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,250 | $52,212 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $48,011 | $57,632 | $25,313 |
| Some College | $49,625 | $75,000 | $37,596 |
$48,011
Average Earnings
$57,632
Average Male
$25,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.61% of Bourbon township residents speak only English, while 53.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 52.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,933 | 449 | 11.42% |
| Other | 33 | 33 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 1 | 4.17% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.56%
Male Poverty Rate
12.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bourbon township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bourbon township is Hispanic, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.42% |
| High School | 10.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.44% |
| Male Employed | 8.83% |
| Female Employed | 2.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,500 | $117,542 |
| Households | $74,330 | $96,223 |
| Married Families | $96,759 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,047 | $41,364 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 3.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
89.65%
Born in Bourbon township
99.68%
Native Born
0.32%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.68% of Bourbon township residents were born in the United States, with 89.65% having been born in Illinois. 0.32% 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 | 4,270 | 27 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 4,243 | 27 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 4,216 | 27 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 4,189 | 27 | 0.65% |
| 2025 | 4,162 | 27 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 4,135 | 27 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 4,108 | 27 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 4,081 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 4,078 | -16 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 4,094 | 52 | 1.29% |
| 2019 | 4,042 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 4,039 | -31 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 4,070 | -23 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 4,093 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 4,107 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 4,116 | 14 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 4,102 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 4,106 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,098 | -22 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 4,120 | 0 | 0% |