South Palmyra township

County:: Macoupin County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 36.158
State:: Illinois

South Palmyra township is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. South Palmyra township has a 2025 population of 655. South Palmyra township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 664 in 2020.

The average household income in South Palmyra township is $85,603 with a poverty rate of 7.22%. The median age in South Palmyra township is 46.7 years: 46.9 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Palmyra township includes 99.69% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	635	99.69%
Two or more races	2	0.31%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

South Palmyra township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Palmyra township's average per capita income is $48,194. Household income levels show a median of $68,125. The poverty rate stands at 7.22%.

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	$108,125	-
Families	$93,750	$105,427
Households	$68,125	$85,603
Non Families	$35,000	$43,689

$48,194

Average Income

$68,125

Median Household Income

7.22%

Poverty Rate