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Harter township

County:
Clay County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
55.841
State:
Illinois

Harter township is located in Clay County, Illinois. Harter township has a 2026 population of 5,822. Harter township is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -5.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,130 in 2020.

The median household income in Harter township is $53,000 with a poverty rate of 16.17%. The median age in Harter township is 38.7 years: 35.8 years for males, and 43.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.3 males.

5.8K
Total Population
104
Density (mi²)
-55 -0.94%
Growth

Harter township Population

Harter township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,822-55-0.94%
20255,877-55-0.93%
20245,932-55-0.92%
20235,987-46-0.76%
20226,033-50-0.82%
20216,083-47-0.77%
20206,130-5-0.08%
20196,128-36-0.58%
20186,16460.1%
20176,158-12-0.19%
20166,170-36-0.58%
20156,206-21-0.34%
20146,227-49-0.78%
20136,276-71-1.12%
20126,347-6-0.09%
20116,353-41-0.64%
20106,39950.08%

Median Age

Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 43.2 years
Male: 35.8 years

Harter township Adults

There are 4,598 adults, (1,338 of whom are seniors) in Harter township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,998 (49.7%)
Male: 3,037 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Harter township includes 94.73% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,71794.73%
Two or more races2313.83%
Other race300.5%
Black or African American270.45%
Asian270.45%
Native American30.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1161.92%
White410.68%
Other race30.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,67694.05%
Two or more races1151.91%
Other race270.45%
Black or African American270.45%
Asian270.45%
Native American30.05%

Harter township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Harter township 's average per capita income is $39,694. Household income levels show a median of $53,000. The poverty rate stands at 16.17%.

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$83,571-
Families$70,607$105,316
Households$53,000$79,126
Non Families$29,879$41,599

$39,694

Average Income

$53,000

Median Household Income

16.17%

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)