South Ross, Illinois Population 2024

911

South Ross is a city located in Illinois. South Ross has a 2024 population of 911. South Ross is currently declining at a rate of -1.62% annually and its population has decreased by -5.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 964 in 2020.

The average household income in South Ross is $72,903 with a poverty rate of 9.6%. The median age in South Ross is 41.4 years: 41.6 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.

South Ross Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Ross was:

  • White: 95.3%
  • Two or more races: 3.82%
  • Black or African American: 0.69%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
53.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
16.90/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-5.5% (-53)
The current population of South Ross, Illinois is 911 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 964.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White97395.3%
Two or more races393.82%
Black or African American70.69%
Asian20.2%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

South Ross Population by Race

South Ross Population Pyramid 2024

South Ross Median Age

41.4

Total

41.6

Male

41.3

Female

South Ross Adults

There are 847 adults, (216 of whom are seniors) in South Ross.

South Ross Age Dependency

61.8

Age Dependency Ratio

34.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

27.6

Child Dependency Ratio

South Ross Sex Ratio

Female50249.17%
Male51950.83%

South Ross Population by Age

South Ross Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All4242.4176.723.3
Married2602.8991.28.8
Non Family1231.1461.838.2
Female34329.470.6
Male73.8628.671.4

2.91

Average Family Size

2.41

Average Household Size

76.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Ross Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade314.31%
Associates Degree10915.16%
Bachelors Degree7410.29%
Graduate Degree476.54%
High School Graduate33045.9%
Less Than 9th Grade141.95%
Some College11415.86%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Ross Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Ross Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White701657115
2+ Races15146
Black220
Asian110

The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40%.

South Ross Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$70,379$71,098$50,341
Graduate Degree$38,792$0$38,792
High School Graduate$37,292$45,000$27,917
Less Than 9th Grade$26,635$0$0
Overall$41,250$56,667$34,048
Some College$50,750$77,708$32,083

$41,250

Average Earnings

$56,667

Average Male

$34,048

Average Female

South Ross Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Ross Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Ross Language

99.8% of South Ross residents speak only English, while 0.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.1% of the population.

South Ross Language

South Ross Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White973686.99%
Multiple393076.92%

9.6%

Overall Poverty Rate

5.78%

Male Poverty Rate

13.55%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Ross

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Ross is Multiple, with 76.92% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Ross is White, with 6.99% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.82%.

South Ross Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Some College11.21%
Bachelors or Greater10.74%
High School5.45%
Less Than 9th Grade4.44%

South Ross Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed100%
Male Unemployed55.56%
Male Employed2.54%
Female Employed1.91%

South Ross Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Ross Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$86,250$82,215
Households$71,833$72,903
Married Families$93,750$-999,999,999
Non Families$47,434$48,037

mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Ross Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

60.8%

Overall Marriage Rate

60.0%

Male Marriage Rate

61.6%

Female Marriage Rate

South Ross Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Ross Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

South Ross Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Ross Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

74

Number of Veterans

74

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam25
Korea12
First Gulf War4
Second Gulf War0
World War II0

South Ross Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
75+29
35 to 5424
65 to 7416
55 to 645
18 to 340

South Ross Veterans by Age

count

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White728.86%
2+ Races27.69%

South Ross Veterans by Race

South Ross Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

5.41%

Veteran Poverty Rate

35.14%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Ross Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

63.5%

Labor Force Participation

62.2%

Employment Rate

2%

Unemployment Rate

South Ross Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Ross Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Ross Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

88.25%

Born in South Ross

99.8%

Native Born

0.2%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0.2%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

99.8% of South Ross residents were born in the United States, with 88.25% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

South Ross Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029836-15-1.76%
2028851-15-1.73%
2027866-15-1.7%
2026881-15-1.67%
2025896-15-1.65%
2024911-15-1.62%
2023926-15-1.59%
2022941-15-1.57%
2021956-8-0.83%
2020964-29-2.92%
2019993-10-1%
20181,003-18-1.76%
20171,021-10-0.97%
20161,031-10-0.96%
20151,041-8-0.76%
20141,049-11-1.04%
20131,060-4-0.38%
20121,064-9-0.84%
20111,073-1-0.09%
20101,07400%

South Ross Population by Year