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Brenton township

County:
Ford County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.99
State:
Illinois

Brenton township is located in Ford County, Illinois. Brenton township has a 2026 population of 865. Brenton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 856 in 2020.

The median household income in Brenton township is $44,375 with a poverty rate of 16.62%. The median age in Brenton township is 46.3 years: 45.9 years for males, and 47.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.7 males.

865
Total Population
24
Density (mi²)
8 0.93%
Growth

Brenton township Population

Brenton township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202686580.93%
202585780.94%
202484980.95%
202384120.24%
2022839-13-1.53%
2021852-4-0.47%
2020856-1-0.12%
2019875-18-2.02%
2018893-7-0.78%
2017900-5-0.55%
2016905-13-1.42%
2015918-3-0.33%
2014921-18-1.92%
2013939-15-1.57%
2012954-3-0.31%
2011957-16-1.64%
2010972-1-0.1%

Median Age

Overall: 46.3 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 45.9 years

Brenton township Adults

There are 709 adults, (157 of whom are seniors) in Brenton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 395 (46.8%)
Male: 449 (53.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Brenton township includes 90.05% White, 4.62% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White76090.05%
Other race394.62%
Black or African American222.61%
Two or more races202.37%
Asian30.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race242.84%
White30.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White75789.69%
Black or African American222.61%
Two or more races202.37%
Other race151.78%
Asian30.36%

Brenton township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Brenton township 's average per capita income is $36,324. Household income levels show a median of $44,375. The poverty rate stands at 16.62%.

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$100,469-
Families$76,923$83,518
Households$44,375$67,202
Non Families$19,924$32,806

$36,324

Average Income

$44,375

Median Household Income

16.62%

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)