Otter Creek township is located in LaSalle County Illinois. Otter Creek township has a 2024 population of 2,640. Otter Creek township is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually but its population has decreased by -0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,663 in 2020.
The average household income in Otter Creek township is $84,947 with a poverty rate of 21.1%. The median age in Otter Creek township is 41 years: 39.1 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Otter Creek township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,346 | 87.64% |
| Asian | 135 | 5.04% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 4.86% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 1.98% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,023 | 2.51 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Married | 561 | 3 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 320 | 1.17 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 105 | 3.54 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 37 | 3.62 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
85.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 3.9% |
| Associates Degree | 251 | 13.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 282 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 128 | 6.66% |
| High School Graduate | 720 | 37.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.73% |
| Some College | 451 | 23.48% |
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 | 1,709 | 1,634 | 373 |
| Black | 83 | 69 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,464 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,071 | $56,071 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,153 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,453 | $61,500 | $34,492 |
| Some College | $67,222 | $74,071 | $58,036 |
$49,453
Average Earnings
$61,500
Average Male
$34,492
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.94% of Otter Creek township residents speak only English, while 3.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,187 | 427 | 19.52% |
| Black | 130 | 75 | 57.69% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 38 | 44.71% |
| Multiple | 53 | 5 | 9.43% |
21.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.58%
Male Poverty Rate
25.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Otter Creek township is Black, with 57.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Otter Creek township is Multiple, with 9.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.47% |
| High School | 35.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.82% |
| Some College | 3.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 63% |
| Female Employed | 12.56% |
| Male Employed | 2.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,886 | $98,763 |
| Households | $63,973 | $84,947 |
| Married Families | $107,386 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,000 | $43,880 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
137
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 7.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
95.37%
Born in Otter Creek township
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
99.51% of Otter Creek township residents were born in the United States, with 95.37% having been born in Illinois. 0% 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 | 2,655 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 2,652 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 2,649 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 2,646 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 2,643 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 2,640 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 2,637 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 2,634 | -24 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 2,658 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 2,663 | -156 | -5.53% |
| 2019 | 2,819 | -16 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 2,835 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 2,850 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 2,863 | -18 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 2,881 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 2,894 | -21 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 2,915 | -23 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 2,938 | -20 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 2,958 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,969 | 0 | 0% |