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Staunton township

County:
Macoupin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
18.118
State:
Illinois

Staunton township is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. Staunton township has a 2026 population of 5,331. Staunton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -2.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,479 in 2020.

The median household income in Staunton township is $59,583 with a poverty rate of 14.96%. The median age in Staunton township is 45.3 years: 45.5 years for males, and 44.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 66.8 males.

5.3K
Total Population
294
Density (mi²)
-21 -0.39%
Growth

Staunton township Population

Staunton township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,331-21-0.39%
20255,352-21-0.39%
20245,373-21-0.39%
20235,394-17-0.31%
20225,411-33-0.61%
20215,444-35-0.64%
20205,479-14-0.25%
20195,514-14-0.25%
20185,528-16-0.29%
20175,544-26-0.47%
20165,570-3-0.05%
20155,573-39-0.69%
20145,612-62-1.09%
20135,674-48-0.84%
20125,722-81-1.4%
20115,80380.14%
20105,80150.09%

Median Age

Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 45.5 years

Staunton township Adults

There are 4,180 adults, (1,089 of whom are seniors) in Staunton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,252 (60%)
Male: 2,171 (40%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Staunton township includes 92.9% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,03892.9%
Two or more races2514.63%
Asian931.71%
Black or African American220.41%
Other race120.22%
Native American70.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races130.24%
Native American70.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,03892.9%
Two or more races2384.39%
Asian931.71%
Black or African American220.41%
Other race120.22%

Staunton township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Staunton township 's average per capita income is $48,102. Household income levels show a median of $59,583. The poverty rate stands at 14.96%.

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$117,798-
Families$101,364$111,641
Households$59,583$78,301
Non Families$40,671$45,451

$48,102

Average Income

$59,583

Median Household Income

14.96%

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)