East Nelson township

County:: Moultrie County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 35.89
State:: Illinois

East Nelson township is located in Moultrie County, Illinois. East Nelson township has a 2025 population of 994. East Nelson township is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually but its population has increased by 0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 987 in 2020.

The average household income in East Nelson township is $91,169 with a poverty rate of 6.24%. The median age in East Nelson township is 47.3 years: 39.6 years for males, and 53.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of East Nelson township includes 93.99% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	626	93.99%
Black or African American	14	2.1%
Other race	13	1.95%
Two or more races	13	1.95%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

East Nelson township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

East Nelson township's average per capita income is $50,509. Household income levels show a median of $86,111. The poverty rate stands at 6.24%.

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	$100,278	-
Families	$92,639	$93,675
Households	$86,111	$91,169
Non Families	$63,295	$70,577

$50,509

Average Income

$86,111

Median Household Income

6.24%

Poverty Rate