Pittsfield township is located in Pike County Illinois. Pittsfield township has a 2024 population of 3,873. Pittsfield township is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,011 in 2020.
The average household income in Pittsfield township is $68,485 with a poverty rate of 8.67%. The median age in Pittsfield township is 41.4 years: 41.2 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittsfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,897 | 96.15% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,736 | 2.19 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 797 | 2.85 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 739 | 1.26 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 151 | 3.16 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 49 | 2.65 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 179 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 570 | 19.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 146 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,104 | 37.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 676 | 22.72% |
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 | 2,818 | 2,671 | 699 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 45 | 7 |
| Black | 62 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 22 | 10 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,058 | $90,600 | $52,011 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,179 | $53,138 | $35,532 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,166 | $53,622 | $40,202 |
| Some College | $40,348 | $37,639 | $40,632 |
$42,166
Average Earnings
$53,622
Average Male
$40,202
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.5% of Pittsfield township residents speak only English, while 3.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,742 | 324 | 8.66% |
| Multiple | 57 | 8 | 14.04% |
8.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.82%
Male Poverty Rate
7.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pittsfield township is Multiple, with 14.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pittsfield township is White, with 8.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.83% |
| High School | 15.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.87% |
| Some College | 6.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.24% |
| Male Employed | 7.38% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,219 | $85,143 |
| Households | $52,011 | $68,485 |
| Married Families | $81,804 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,069 | $44,911 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
197
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 5.43% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 41.27% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 18.52% |
| Black | 7 | 10.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
78.95%
Born in Pittsfield township
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
98.91% of Pittsfield township residents were born in the United States, with 78.95% having been born in Illinois. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,638 | -47 | -1.28% |
| 2028 | 3,685 | -47 | -1.26% |
| 2027 | 3,732 | -47 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 3,779 | -47 | -1.23% |
| 2025 | 3,826 | -47 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 3,873 | -47 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 3,920 | -47 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 3,967 | -34 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 4,001 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 4,011 | -130 | -3.14% |
| 2019 | 4,141 | -15 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 4,156 | -15 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 4,171 | -31 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 4,202 | -30 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 4,232 | -132 | -3.02% |
| 2014 | 4,364 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 4,374 | -44 | -1% |
| 2012 | 4,418 | -32 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 4,450 | -15 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 4,465 | 0 | 0% |