Makanda township is located in Jackson County, Illinois. Makanda township has a 2026 population of 4,102. Makanda township is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,043 in 2020.
The median household income in Makanda township is $84,688 with a poverty rate of 8.47%. The median age in Makanda township is 42.1 years: 41.2 years for males, and 43.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.7 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 41.2 years
There are 3,050 adults, (785 of whom are seniors) in Makanda township.
Female: 1,941 (48.2%)
Male: 2,090 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Makanda township includes 81.92% White, 6.62% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,302 | 81.92% |
| Asian | 267 | 6.62% |
| Two or more races | 261 | 6.47% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 2.56% |
| Other race | 98 | 2.43% |
Makanda township 's average per capita income is $51,522. Household income levels show a median of $84,688. The poverty rate stands at 8.47%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,305 | - |
| Families | $109,940 | $169,778 |
| Households | $84,688 | $127,307 |
| Non Families | $38,611 | $43,729 |
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