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Rich township

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
36.376
State:
Illinois

Rich township is located in Cook County, Illinois. Rich township has a 2026 population of 74,976. Rich township is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually but its population has decreased by -1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 75,892 in 2020.

The median household income in Rich township is $83,848 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median age in Rich township is 42.5 years: 39.4 years for males, and 45.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.6 males.

75K
Total Population
2,061
Density (mi²)
490 0.66%
Growth

Rich township Population

Rich township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202674,9764900.66%
202574,4864900.66%
202473,9964900.67%
202373,506-197-0.27%
202273,703-824-1.11%
202174,527-1,365-1.8%
202075,892-264-0.35%
201975,458-472-0.62%
201875,930-499-0.65%
201776,429-342-0.45%
201676,771-425-0.55%
201577,196-265-0.34%
201477,461-43-0.06%
201377,5041450.19%
201277,3593190.41%
201177,0403130.41%
201076,721650.08%

Median Age

Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 39.4 years

Rich township Adults

There are 57,937 adults, (14,487 of whom are seniors) in Rich township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 41,168 (55.4%)
Male: 33,162 (44.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rich township includes 73.52% Black or African American, 18.36% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American54,64673.52%
White13,65018.36%
Two or more races2,8943.89%
Other race1,8572.5%
Asian9301.25%
Native American3320.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander210.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,7192.31%
Two or more races1,0531.42%
Black or African American3690.5%
Native American3100.42%
White3020.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American54,27773.02%
White13,34817.96%
Two or more races1,8412.48%
Asian9301.25%
Other race1380.19%
Native American220.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander210.03%

Rich township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rich township 's average per capita income is $55,141. Household income levels show a median of $83,848. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%.

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$124,884-
Families$107,197$126,683
Households$83,848$105,407
Non Families$48,727$65,104

$55,141

Average Income

$83,848

Median Household Income

10.6%

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)