Southwest township is located in Crawford County, Illinois. Southwest township has a 2026 population of 77. Southwest township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 78 in 2020.
The median age in Southwest township is 35.5 years: 35.5 years for males, and 29.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 161.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 29.3 years
Male: 35.5 years
There are 74 adults, (16 of whom are seniors) in Southwest township.
Female: 41 (38.3%)
Male: 66 (61.7%)
The racial composition of Southwest township includes 47.66% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 54 | 50.47% |
| White | 51 | 47.66% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.87% |