State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
917.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.45%
Growth Since 2010
-3.90%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
South Roxana, Illinois Population 2021
1,973
South Roxana is a city located in Madison County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 1,973, it is the 480th largest city in Illinois and the 7682nd largest city in the United States . South Roxana is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -3.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,053 in 2010. South Roxana reached it's highest population of 2,085 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, South Roxana has a population density of 918 people per square mile.
The average household income in South Roxana is $51,944 with a poverty rate of 26.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $671 per month, and the median house value is $76,400. The median age in South Roxana is 31.3 years, 28.2 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
South Roxana Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Roxana was:
- White: 87.46%
- Black or African American: 10.32%
- Two or more races: 2.07%
- Other race: 0.14%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of South Roxana, Illinois is 1,973 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,000.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,053.
South Roxana, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,813 | 87.46% |
| Black or African American | 214 | 10.32% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 2.07% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.14% |
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South Roxana Population by Race
South Roxana Population Pyramid $2021
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South Roxana Population by Age
South Roxana Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 796 | 2.6 | 63.7 |
| Married | 271 | 3.15 | 91.5 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.28 | 63.5 |
| Female | 223 | 3.36 | 20.6 |
| Male | 72 | 2.43 | 93.1 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
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South Roxana Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 4.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 9.18% |
| High School Graduate | 427 | 33.78% |
| Some College | 437 | 34.57% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 12.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 3.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 0.95% |
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South Roxana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
South Roxana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,151 | 1,010 | 60 |
| Black | 90 | 64 | |
| Hispanic | 23 | 13 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.21%.
South Roxana Educational Attainment by Race
South Roxana Earnings by Educational Attainment
South Roxana Language by Age
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South Roxana Language
99.20% of South Roxana residents speak only English, while 0.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.80% of the population.
South Roxana Language
South Roxana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,757 | 364 | 20.72% |
| Black | 214 | 183 | 85.51% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 9 | 24.32% |
26.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.10%
Male Poverty Rate
30.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in South Roxana
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Roxana is Black, with 85.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Roxana is White, with 20.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.52%.
South Roxana Poverty
South Roxana Poverty Rate by Education
South Roxana Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
South Roxana Married by Age and Sex
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South Roxana Marriage
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.
South Roxana Marital Status by Race
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South Roxana Marital Status
South Roxana Veterans by War
South Roxana Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 11.20% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 37.04% |
South Roxana Veterans by Race
South Roxana Veterans by Education
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9.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
South Roxana Veterans by Education
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63.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
South Roxana Employment by Age
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South Roxana Employment by Race
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South Roxana Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.52% of South Roxana residents were born in the United States, with 81.91% having been born in Illinois. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
South Roxana Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,973 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 1,982 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 1,991 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 2,000 | -8 | -0.40% |
| 2017 | 2,008 | -10 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 2,018 | -10 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 2,028 | -15 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 2,043 | -8 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 2,051 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 2,057 | -13 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 2,070 | -15 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 2,085 | 0.00% |