Persifer township is located in Knox County Illinois. Persifer township has a 2024 population of 1,053. Persifer township is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -2.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,083 in 2020.
The average household income in Persifer township is $112,460 with a poverty rate of 7.86%. The median age in Persifer township is 59.2 years: 63 years for males, and 56.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Persifer township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,041 | 95.24% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 3.11% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.56% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 473 | 2.31 | 96 | 4 |
| Married | 347 | 2.48 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.57 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 19 | 2.74 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 6.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.48
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
96.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 2.89% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 15.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 12.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 8.55% |
| High School Graduate | 264 | 31.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.48% |
| Some College | 240 | 28.92% |
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 | 810 | 785 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,417 | $164,000 | $49,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,625 | $104,000 | $72,708 |
| High School Graduate | $25,250 | $0 | $25,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,602 | $83,295 | $29,545 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $130,750 | $20,938 |
$54,602
Average Earnings
$83,295
Average Male
$29,545
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.4% of Persifer township residents speak only English, while 2.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,038 | 61 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 15 | 44.12% |
| Black | 26 | 13 | 50% |
| Other | 17 | 11 | 64.71% |
7.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.57%
Male Poverty Rate
7.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Persifer township is Other, with 64.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Persifer township is White, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.92% |
| Some College | 4.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.96% |
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,729 | $119,590 |
| Households | $72,083 | $112,460 |
| Married Families | $77,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,955 | $86,148 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.1%
Male Marriage Rate
65.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
94
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 11.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
3%
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
79.87%
Born in Persifer township
99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
99.36% of Persifer township residents were born in the United States, with 79.87% having been born in Illinois. 0.27% 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 | 1,038 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 1,041 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 1,044 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 1,047 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 1,050 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 1,053 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 1,056 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 1,059 | -16 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 1,075 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 1,083 | 153 | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 930 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 935 | -9 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 944 | -6 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 950 | -6 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 956 | -7 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 963 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 967 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 971 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 975 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 979 | 0 | 0% |