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Independence township

County:
Saline County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
36.84
State:
Illinois

Independence township is located in Saline County, Illinois. Independence township has a 2026 population of 1,113. Independence township is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -5.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,179 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence township is $79,375 with a poverty rate of 1.81%. The median age in Independence township is 39.8 years: 41.4 years for males, and 39.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.3 males.

1.1K
Total Population
30
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.89%
Growth

Independence township Population

Independence township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,113-10-0.89%
20251,123-10-0.88%
20241,133-10-0.87%
20231,143-7-0.61%
20221,150-11-0.95%
20211,161-18-1.53%
20201,179-4-0.34%
20191,061-10-0.93%
20181,071-7-0.65%
20171,078-11-1.01%
20161,089-13-1.18%
20151,10210.09%
20141,101-12-1.08%
20131,113-4-0.36%
20121,11700%
20111,117-1-0.09%
20101,11710.09%

Median Age

Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 41.4 years

Independence township Adults

There are 764 adults, (166 of whom are seniors) in Independence township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 546 (52%)
Male: 504 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence township includes 99.62% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,04699.62%
Two or more races40.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,04699.62%
Two or more races40.38%

Independence township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence township 's average per capita income is $55,588. Household income levels show a median of $79,375. The poverty rate stands at 1.81%.

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
Families$106,875$224,594
Married Families$106,250-
Households$79,375$187,672
Non Families$42,132$67,888

$55,588

Average Income

$79,375

Median Household Income

1.81%

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)