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Essex township

County:
Kankakee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
36.125
State:
Illinois

Essex township is located in Kankakee County, Illinois. Essex township has a 2026 population of 574. Essex township is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually but its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 581 in 2020.

The median household income in Essex township is $49,453 with a poverty rate of 7.76%. The median age in Essex township is 44.8 years: 39.3 years for males, and 46.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.8 males.

574
Total Population
16
Density (mi²)
1 0.17%
Growth

Essex township Population

Essex township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202657410.17%
202557310.17%
202457210.18%
2023571-4-0.7%
202257550.88%
2021570-11-1.89%
2020581-1-0.17%
2019553-11-1.95%
2018564-4-0.7%
2017568-6-1.05%
201657410.17%
2015573-9-1.55%
2014582-12-2.02%
2013594-2-0.34%
2012596-10-1.65%
2011606-18-2.88%
2010621-2-0.32%

Median Age

Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 46.6 years
Male: 39.3 years

Essex township Adults

There are 544 adults, (164 of whom are seniors) in Essex township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 324 (50.3%)
Male: 320 (49.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Essex township includes 90.99% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White58690.99%
Two or more races385.9%
Asian91.4%
Other race71.09%
Black or African American40.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races345.28%
Other race71.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White58690.99%
Asian91.4%
Two or more races40.62%
Black or African American40.62%

Essex township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Essex township 's average per capita income is $55,547. Household income levels show a median of $49,453. The poverty rate stands at 7.76%.

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$111,250-
Families$72,917$128,999
Households$49,453$99,149
Non Families$29,375$33,965

$55,547

Average Income

$49,453

Median Household Income

7.76%

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)