Christy township is located in Lawrence County Illinois. Christy township has a 2024 population of 3,067. Christy township is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -2.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,139 in 2020.
The average household income in Christy township is $74,379 with a poverty rate of 20.18%. The median age in Christy township is 37.6 years: 37.4 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Christy township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,124 | 66.96% |
| Black or African American | 888 | 27.99% |
| Other race | 91 | 2.87% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 520 | 2.94 | 86 | 14 |
| Married | 294 | 3.55 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 156 | 1.21 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Female | 37 | 3.73 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Male | 33 | 4.91 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
86.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 577 | 23.99% |
| Associates Degree | 220 | 9.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 4.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 1.7% |
| High School Graduate | 910 | 37.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 191 | 7.94% |
| Some College | 355 | 14.76% |
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 | 1,355 | 1,131 | 137 |
| Black | 754 | 395 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 103 | 0 |
| Other Race | 91 | 22 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $55,250 | $43,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,521 | $83,571 | $23,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,344 | $53,571 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,719 | $55,391 | $24,603 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $21,957 |
$42,719
Average Earnings
$55,391
Average Male
$24,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.46% of Christy township residents speak only English, while 9.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,507 | 296 | 19.64% |
| Multiple | 21 | 13 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
20.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.8%
Male Poverty Rate
19.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Christy township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Christy township is White, with 19.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.52% |
| High School | 21.43% |
| Some College | 7.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.46% |
| Male Employed | 2.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,500 | $81,705 |
| Households | $73,036 | $74,379 |
| Married Families | $105,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,554 | $55,432 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
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
219
Number of Veterans
212
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 12.02% |
| Black | 17 | 1.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.7%
Labor Force Participation
24.7%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
66.3%
Born in Christy township
94.89%
Native Born
5.11%
Foreign Born
4.57%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
94.89% of Christy township residents were born in the United States, with 66.3% having been born in Illinois. 4.57% 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 | 3,022 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 3,031 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 3,040 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 3,049 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 3,058 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 3,067 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 3,076 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 3,085 | -43 | -1.37% |
| 2021 | 3,128 | -11 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 3,139 | -365 | -10.42% |
| 2019 | 3,504 | -22 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 3,526 | -26 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 3,552 | -21 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 3,573 | -147 | -3.95% |
| 2015 | 3,720 | -46 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 3,766 | -31 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 3,797 | 70 | 1.88% |
| 2012 | 3,727 | -50 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 3,777 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 3,779 | 0 | 0% |