Gillespie township is located in Macoupin County Illinois. Gillespie township has a 2024 population of 3,573. Gillespie township is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,651 in 2020.
The average household income in Gillespie township is $78,425 with a poverty rate of 16.19%. The median age in Gillespie township is 43.5 years: 39.3 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gillespie township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,513 | 95.9% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 3.58% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,458 | 2.46 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 627 | 3.17 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 510 | 1.16 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Female | 243 | 3.46 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 78 | 2.19 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 9.4% |
| Associates Degree | 128 | 4.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 335 | 13.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 198 | 7.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,008 | 39.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.51% |
| Some College | 642 | 25.03% |
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 | 2,440 | 2,226 | 521 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 67 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,141 | $69,408 | $41,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,292 | $83,059 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $43,056 | $46,875 | $28,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $103,250 | $20,769 |
| Overall | $47,679 | $68,125 | $39,020 |
| Some College | $46,136 | $68,750 | $34,674 |
$47,679
Average Earnings
$68,125
Average Male
$39,020
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.97% of Gillespie township residents speak only English, while 0.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,413 | 572 | 16.76% |
| Multiple | 131 | 7 | 5.34% |
16.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.95%
Male Poverty Rate
18.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gillespie township is White, with 16.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gillespie township is Multiple, with 5.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.64% |
| High School | 13.42% |
| Some College | 7.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.3% |
| Male Employed | 1.26% |
| Female Employed | 1.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,938 | $87,526 |
| Households | $68,409 | $78,425 |
| Married Families | $100,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,357 | $47,055 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
317
Number of Veterans
306
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 36 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 10.71% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19.19% |
| Native American | 8 | 88.89% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
86.92%
Born in Gillespie township
99.59%
Native Born
0.41%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.59% of Gillespie township residents were born in the United States, with 86.92% having been born in Illinois. 0.41% 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 | 3,498 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 3,513 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 3,528 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,543 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 3,558 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 3,573 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 3,588 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 3,603 | -39 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 3,642 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 3,651 | 12 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 3,639 | -27 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 3,666 | -23 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 3,689 | -24 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 3,713 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 3,711 | -34 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 3,745 | -43 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 3,788 | -30 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 3,818 | -55 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 3,873 | -11 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 3,884 | 0 | 0% |