South Muddy township is located in Jasper County, Illinois. South Muddy township has a 2026 population of 302. South Muddy township is currently declining at a rate of -1.63% annually and its population has decreased by -5.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 319 in 2020.
The median age in South Muddy township is 50.1 years: 47.3 years for males, and 53 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.1 years
Female: 53 years
Male: 47.3 years
There are 291 adults, (82 of whom are seniors) in South Muddy township.
Female: 171 (54.1%)
Male: 145 (45.9%)
The racial composition of South Muddy township includes 83.54% White, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 83.54% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 15.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.95% |