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New Athens township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
34.004
State:
Illinois

New Athens township is located in St. Clair County, Illinois. New Athens township has a 2026 population of 2,391. New Athens township is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -5.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,526 in 2020.

The median household income in New Athens township is $51,786 with a poverty rate of 9.21%. The median age in New Athens township is 51.7 years: 52.5 years for males, and 50.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males.

2.4K
Total Population
70
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.71%
Growth

New Athens township Population

New Athens township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,391-17-0.71%
20252,408-17-0.7%
20242,425-17-0.7%
20232,442-24-0.97%
20222,466-32-1.28%
20212,498-28-1.11%
20202,526-7-0.28%
20192,446-29-1.17%
20182,475-22-0.88%
20172,497-14-0.56%
20162,511-18-0.71%
20152,529-28-1.1%
20142,557-24-0.93%
20132,581-28-1.07%
20122,609-27-1.02%
20112,636-21-0.79%
20102,66210.04%

Median Age

Overall: 51.7 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 52.5 years

New Athens township Adults

There are 2,203 adults, (748 of whom are seniors) in New Athens township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,348 (51.2%)
Male: 1,285 (48.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Athens township includes 94.76% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,49594.76%
Two or more races1254.75%
Asian120.46%
Black or African American10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races421.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,49594.76%
Two or more races833.15%
Asian120.46%
Black or African American10.04%

New Athens township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New Athens township 's average per capita income is $50,000. Household income levels show a median of $51,786. The poverty rate stands at 9.21%.

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$62,768-
Families$60,321$81,507
Households$51,786$74,249
Non Families$39,628$53,367

$50,000

Average Income

$51,786

Median Household Income

9.21%

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)