Bremen township is located in Cook County Illinois. Bremen township has a 2024 population of 101,665. Bremen township is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 106,730 in 2020.
The average household income in Bremen township is $90,554 with a poverty rate of 10.67%. The median age in Bremen township is 38 years: 36.8 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bremen township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,289 | 50.16% |
| Black or African American | 35,890 | 33.78% |
| Other race | 7,049 | 6.63% |
| Two or more races | 6,456 | 6.08% |
| Asian | 3,328 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 208 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39,515 | 2.66 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 16,933 | 3.35 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 13,251 | 1.16 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 6,594 | 3.47 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 2,737 | 3.63 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,521 | 4.85% |
| Associates Degree | 7,286 | 10.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,343 | 16.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,617 | 9.11% |
| High School Graduate | 21,713 | 29.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,757 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 18,407 | 25.34% |
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 | 35,889 | 34,228 | 9,921 |
| Black | 22,505 | 20,870 | 6,073 |
| Hispanic | 10,691 | 8,139 | 1,352 |
| Other Race | 4,170 | 3,082 | 384 |
| 2+ Races | 3,359 | 2,948 | 722 |
| Asian | 2,318 | 1,951 | 1,289 |
| Native American | 125 | 111 | 44 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,000 | $74,986 | $54,191 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,182 | $73,365 | $67,061 |
| High School Graduate | $37,211 | $46,430 | $30,195 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,333 | $31,742 | $25,233 |
| Overall | $46,964 | $53,340 | $44,355 |
| Some College | $45,386 | $51,332 | $40,230 |
$46,964
Average Earnings
$53,340
Average Male
$44,355
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83% of Bremen township residents speak only English, while 17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35,366 | 6,141 | 17.36% |
| White | 45,409 | 2,641 | 5.82% |
| Hispanic | 18,768 | 1,788 | 9.53% |
| Other | 6,975 | 977 | 14.01% |
| Multiple | 6,452 | 790 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 3,280 | 223 | 6.8% |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Native | 208 | 19 | 9.13% |
10.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.79%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bremen township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bremen township is White, with 5.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.43% |
| High School | 11.29% |
| Some College | 8.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.74% |
| Male Employed | 2.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,276 | $100,883 |
| Households | $73,440 | $90,554 |
| Married Families | $101,629 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,411 | $63,293 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,018
Number of Veterans
3,434
Male Veterans
584
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,415 |
| First Gulf War | 842 |
| Second Gulf War | 590 |
| Korea | 382 |
| World War II | 75 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,144 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,051 |
| 75+ | 1,051 |
| 55 to 64 | 590 |
| 18 to 34 | 182 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,463 | 5.69% |
| Black | 1,318 | 5.05% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 1.93% |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 4.06% |
| Other Race | 81 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
78.59%
Born in Bremen township
89.85%
Native Born
10.15%
Foreign Born
5.1%
Non Citizen
5.06%
Naturalized
89.85% of Bremen township residents were born in the United States, with 78.59% having been born in Illinois. 5.1% 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 | 97,925 | -748 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 98,673 | -748 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 99,421 | -748 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 100,169 | -748 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 100,917 | -748 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 101,665 | -748 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 102,413 | -748 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 103,161 | -1,650 | -1.57% |
| 2021 | 104,811 | -1,919 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 106,730 | -576 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 107,306 | -792 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 108,098 | -1,021 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 109,119 | -908 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 110,027 | -691 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 110,718 | -481 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 111,199 | -75 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 111,274 | 232 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 111,042 | 460 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 110,582 | 422 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 110,160 | 0 | 0% |