Williams township is located in Sangamon County Illinois. Williams township has a 2024 population of 3,400. Williams township is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,447 in 2020.
The average household income in Williams township is $144,516 with a poverty rate of 2.63%. The median age in Williams township is 40.6 years: 36.9 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Williams township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,284 | 95.38% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 3.57% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,322 | 2.6 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Married | 992 | 2.93 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 256 | 1.29 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 71 | 2.77 | 69 | 31 |
| Male | 3 | 3.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
90.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 3.18% |
| Associates Degree | 239 | 10.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 686 | 29.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 317 | 13.43% |
| High School Graduate | 523 | 22.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.23% |
| Some College | 491 | 20.81% |
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 | 2,235 | 2,134 | 912 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 80 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 20 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,313 | $86,875 | $40,060 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,063 | $170,318 | $89,583 |
| High School Graduate | $61,875 | $67,629 | $35,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,375 | $74,087 | $42,292 |
| Some College | $58,594 | $73,274 | $44,479 |
$59,375
Average Earnings
$74,087
Average Male
$42,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.89% of Williams township residents speak only English, while 1.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,250 | 87 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 11 | 3 | 27.27% |
2.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.74%
Male Poverty Rate
2.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Williams township is Asian, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Williams township is White, with 2.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.65% |
| High School | 1.91% |
| Some College | 0.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Male Employed | 0.5% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $133,235 | $160,604 |
| Households | $125,000 | $144,516 |
| Married Families | $136,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,256 | $76,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.5%
Male Marriage Rate
73.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
133
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 5.16% |
| Black | 5 | 31.25% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
1%
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
88.24%
Born in Williams township
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
99.22% of Williams township residents were born in the United States, with 88.24% having been born in Illinois. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,360 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 3,368 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 3,376 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 3,384 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 3,392 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 3,400 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 3,408 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 3,416 | -24 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 3,440 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 3,447 | -60 | -1.71% |
| 2019 | 3,507 | -19 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 3,526 | -17 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 3,543 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 3,539 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 3,536 | 12 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 3,524 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 3,508 | 12 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 3,496 | 19 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 3,477 | 32 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 3,445 | 0 | 0% |