Sycamore township is located in DeKalb County Illinois. Sycamore township has a 2024 population of 14,709. Sycamore township is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually but its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,690 in 2020.
The average household income in Sycamore township is $102,319 with a poverty rate of 8.55%. The median age in Sycamore township is 37.2 years: 37.3 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sycamore township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,441 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 465 | 3.16% |
| Black or African American | 426 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 232 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,719 | 2.55 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 2,981 | 3.19 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 1,798 | 1.22 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Female | 698 | 2.94 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Male | 242 | 3.28 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 237 | 2.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,002 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,634 | 27.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,648 | 17.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,439 | 15.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 2,344 | 24.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,567 | 8,314 | 3,947 |
| Hispanic | 509 | 377 | 102 |
| Black | 225 | 210 | 126 |
| 2+ Races | 198 | 174 | 95 |
| Other Race | 188 | 125 | 50 |
| Asian | 73 | 62 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,649 | $74,526 | $50,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,240 | $111,250 | $61,236 |
| High School Graduate | $54,271 | $60,574 | $39,280 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,107 | $55,156 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,783 | $71,359 | $41,801 |
| Some College | $42,756 | $75,179 | $30,574 |
$55,783
Average Earnings
$71,359
Average Male
$41,801
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.38% of Sycamore township residents speak only English, while 4.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,699 | 1,106 | 8.71% |
| Black | 395 | 84 | 21.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,159 | 45 | 3.88% |
| Multiple | 442 | 9 | 2.04% |
8.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
9.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sycamore township is Black, with 21.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sycamore township is Multiple, with 2.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.58% |
| Some College | 9.93% |
| High School | 8.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.07% |
| Male Employed | 2.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,923 | $119,232 |
| Households | $84,089 | $102,319 |
| Married Families | $124,974 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,545 | $62,416 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
710
Number of Veterans
666
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 258 |
| First Gulf War | 231 |
| Second Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 238 |
| 35 to 54 | 213 |
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 684 | 6.83% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 16.49% |
| Other Race | 26 | 13.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.14%
Born in Sycamore township
95.93%
Native Born
4.07%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
3.07%
Naturalized
95.93% of Sycamore township residents were born in the United States, with 76.14% having been born in Illinois. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,699 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 14,701 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 14,703 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 14,705 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 14,707 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 14,709 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 14,711 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 14,713 | -37 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 14,750 | 60 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 14,690 | -234 | -1.57% |
| 2019 | 14,924 | 127 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 14,797 | 65 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 14,732 | 89 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 14,643 | 93 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 14,550 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 14,553 | 133 | 0.92% |
| 2013 | 14,420 | 43 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 14,377 | 35 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 14,342 | -67 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 14,409 | 0 | 0% |