Garrett township is located in Douglas County Illinois. Garrett township has a 2024 population of 1,304. Garrett township is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,322 in 2020.
The average household income in Garrett township is $89,688 with a poverty rate of 4.61%. The median age in Garrett township is 41.9 years: 43.7 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garrett township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,189 | 97.62% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.07% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 490 | 2.49 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 336 | 2.98 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.07 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 24 | 2.42 | 20.8 | 79.2 |
| Male | 7 | 3.86 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 3.26% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 109 | 12.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.75% |
| High School Graduate | 379 | 44.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 10.14% |
| Some College | 177 | 20.63% |
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 | 840 | 727 | 124 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,286 | $145,417 | $58,977 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,222 | $56,058 | $24,009 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,429 | $42,024 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,587 | $60,833 | $36,895 |
| Some College | $60,573 | $66,667 | $45,750 |
$51,587
Average Earnings
$60,833
Average Male
$36,895
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.59% of Garrett township residents speak only English, while 20.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,186 | 50 | 4.22% |
| Multiple | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 50% |
4.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.39%
Male Poverty Rate
6.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garrett township is Multiple, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garrett township is White, with 4.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.25% |
| High School | 5.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,188 | $108,771 |
| Households | $69,583 | $89,688 |
| Married Families | $117,206 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,844 | $32,750 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
66.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 4.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
85.14%
Born in Garrett township
98.69%
Native Born
1.31%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
98.69% of Garrett township residents were born in the United States, with 85.14% having been born in Illinois. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,274 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 1,280 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 1,286 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 1,292 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 1,298 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 1,304 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 1,310 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 1,316 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 1,318 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 1,322 | -76 | -5.44% |
| 2019 | 1,398 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,399 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 1,412 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 1,420 | -9 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 1,429 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,434 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 1,430 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 1,434 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,433 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 1,441 | 0 | 0% |