South Wheatland township Flag

South Wheatland township

County:
Macon County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
27.806
State:
Illinois

South Wheatland township is located in Macon County, Illinois. South Wheatland township has a 2026 population of 3,922. South Wheatland township is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually but its population has decreased by -2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,025 in 2020.

The median household income in South Wheatland township is $94,427 with a poverty rate of 3.93%. The median age in South Wheatland township is 50.4 years: 48.1 years for males, and 52.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.7 males.

3.9K
Total Population
141
Density (mi²)
4 0.1%
Growth

South Wheatland township Population

South Wheatland township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,92240.1%
20253,91840.1%
20243,91440.1%
20233,910-24-0.61%
20223,934-47-1.18%
20213,981-44-1.09%
20204,025-9-0.22%
20193,916-16-0.41%
20183,932-34-0.86%
20173,966-30-0.75%
20163,996-31-0.77%
20154,027-39-0.96%
20144,066-39-0.95%
20134,105-23-0.56%
20124,128-16-0.39%
20114,14410.02%
20104,14720.05%

Median Age

Overall: 50.4 years
Female: 52.9 years
Male: 48.1 years

South Wheatland township Adults

There are 3,268 adults, (1,177 of whom are seniors) in South Wheatland township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,861 (47%)
Male: 2,097 (53%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Wheatland township includes 98.28% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,89098.28%
Two or more races370.93%
Asian310.78%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,89098.28%
Two or more races370.93%
Asian310.78%

South Wheatland township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Wheatland township 's average per capita income is $66,136. Household income levels show a median of $94,427. The poverty rate stands at 3.93%.

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$114,211-
Families$108,500$138,852
Households$94,427$120,024
Non Families$70,478$89,697

$66,136

Average Income

$94,427

Median Household Income

3.93%

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)