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Fort Russell township

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
36.695
State:
Illinois

Fort Russell township is located in Madison County, Illinois. Fort Russell township has a 2026 population of 9,127. Fort Russell township is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,217 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Russell township is $73,179 with a poverty rate of 7.65%. The median age in Fort Russell township is 42.5 years: 40.8 years for males, and 44.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males.

9.1K
Total Population
249
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.07%
Growth

Fort Russell township Population

Fort Russell township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,127-6-0.07%
20259,133-6-0.07%
20249,139-6-0.07%
20239,145-13-0.14%
20229,158-37-0.4%
20219,195-22-0.24%
20209,217-4-0.04%
20199,010-32-0.35%
20189,042-18-0.2%
20179,06090.1%
20169,05110.01%
20159,050-21-0.23%
20149,071-27-0.3%
20139,098-31-0.34%
20129,129-29-0.32%
20119,158120.13%
20109,17610.01%

Median Age

Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 40.8 years

Fort Russell township Adults

There are 7,020 adults, (2,138 of whom are seniors) in Fort Russell township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,684 (51.1%)
Male: 4,483 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Russell township includes 92.94% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,52092.94%
Two or more races4735.16%
Black or African American910.99%
Other race550.6%
Asian150.16%
Native American130.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races860.94%
White800.87%
Other race250.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,44092.07%
Two or more races3874.22%
Black or African American910.99%
Other race300.33%
Asian150.16%
Native American130.14%

Fort Russell township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Russell township 's average per capita income is $51,802. Household income levels show a median of $73,179. The poverty rate stands at 7.65%.

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$115,625-
Families$95,217$128,078
Households$73,179$103,915
Non Families$45,363$58,457

$51,802

Average Income

$73,179

Median Household Income

7.65%

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)