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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 2026 population of 1,005. East Nelson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 994 in 2020.

The median household income in East Nelson township is $104,375 with a poverty rate of 5.57%. The median age in East Nelson township is 39.7 years: 39.5 years for males, and 42.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 140.0 males.

1K
Total Population
28
Density (mi²)
1 0.1%
Growth

East Nelson township Population

East Nelson township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,00510.1%
20251,00410.1%
20241,00310.1%
20231,00210.1%
20221,00100%
20211,00170.7%
2020994-2-0.2%
20191,045-12-1.14%
20181,057-2-0.19%
20171,05980.76%
20161,051-8-0.76%
20151,05920.19%
20141,057-1-0.09%
20131,058-4-0.38%
20121,06230.28%
20111,05940.38%
20101,05920.19%

Median Age

Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 42.7 years
Male: 39.5 years

East Nelson township Adults

There are 646 adults, (174 of whom are seniors) in East Nelson township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 340 (41.7%)
Male: 476 (58.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Nelson township includes 96.08% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White78496.08%
Two or more races172.08%
Other race121.47%
Black or African American30.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races131.59%
Other race121.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White78496.08%
Two or more races40.49%
Black or African American30.37%

East Nelson township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Nelson township 's average per capita income is $55,278. Household income levels show a median of $104,375. The poverty rate stands at 5.57%.

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$114,712-
Families$112,885$105,896
Households$104,375$102,534
Non Families-$67,580

$55,278

Average Income

$104,375

Median Household Income

5.57%

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)