Elsah township is located in Jersey County Illinois. Elsah township has a 2024 population of 2,072. Elsah township is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,166 in 2020.
The average household income in Elsah township is $146,865 with a poverty rate of 6.06%. The median age in Elsah township is 30.9 years: 30.5 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elsah township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,437 | 90.29% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 3.85% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 3.41% |
| Asian | 51 | 1.89% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 727 | 2.94 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 411 | 3.75 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.11 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 49 | 3.67 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 12 | 10.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.85
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 4.9% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 13.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 200 | 13.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 8.08% |
| High School Graduate | 427 | 28.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.79% |
| Some College | 477 | 31.59% |
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 | 1,447 | 1,365 | 289 |
| Black | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 88.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,515 | $63,333 | $39,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,688 | $61,625 | $48,611 |
| High School Graduate | $60,132 | $57,708 | $60,493 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,357 | $0 | $65,750 |
| Overall | $51,099 | $60,592 | $39,014 |
| Some College | $39,078 | $60,223 | $35,000 |
$51,099
Average Earnings
$60,592
Average Male
$39,014
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.65% of Elsah township residents speak only English, while 4.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,007 | 125 | 6.23% |
| Black | 26 | 5 | 19.23% |
6.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.55%
Male Poverty Rate
6.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elsah township is Black, with 19.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elsah township is White, with 6.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.95% |
| Some College | 9.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
| High School | 2.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.39% |
| Male Employed | 2.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,429 | $204,123 |
| Households | $85,625 | $146,865 |
| Married Families | $141,797 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,033 | $38,331 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
261
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 10.89% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 23.91% |
| Black | 9 | 8.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
73.1%
Born in Elsah township
96%
Native Born
4%
Foreign Born
3.56%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
96% of Elsah township residents were born in the United States, with 73.1% having been born in Illinois. 3.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,962 | -22 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 1,984 | -22 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 2,006 | -22 | -1.08% |
| 2026 | 2,028 | -22 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 2,050 | -22 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 2,072 | -22 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 2,094 | -22 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 2,116 | -21 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,137 | -29 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 2,166 | -93 | -4.12% |
| 2019 | 2,259 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 2,266 | -16 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 2,282 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 2,286 | -53 | -2.27% |
| 2015 | 2,339 | -18 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 2,357 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 2,363 | -37 | -1.54% |
| 2012 | 2,400 | -51 | -2.08% |
| 2011 | 2,451 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 2,461 | 0 | 0% |