Big Mound township is located in Wayne County Illinois. Big Mound township has a 2024 population of 1,695. Big Mound township is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Mound township is $51,343 with a poverty rate of 27.77%. The median age in Big Mound township is 52 years: 52.7 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Mound township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,184 | 93.89% |
| Asian | 33 | 2.62% |
| Other race | 27 | 2.14% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.87% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 601 | 2.01 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 294 | 1.27 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 278 | 2.69 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 15 | 2.8 | 13.3 | 86.7 |
| Male | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 100 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 4.41% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 13.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 8.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 6.41% |
| High School Graduate | 318 | 33.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 5.46% |
| Some College | 268 | 28.15% |
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 | 945 | 853 | 146 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,908 | $61,316 | $70,592 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,287 | $37,422 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $56,635 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,121 | $39,432 | $31,364 |
| Some College | $32,865 | $35,804 | $26,923 |
$35,121
Average Earnings
$39,432
Average Male
$31,364
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.79% of Big Mound township residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,156 | 271 | 23.44% |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| Other | 27 | 27 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 100% |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Multiple | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
27.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.52%
Male Poverty Rate
24.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Mound township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Mound township is White, with 23.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 41.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.91% |
| High School | 14.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 8.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,509 | $84,103 |
| Households | $33,073 | $51,343 |
| Married Families | $76,852 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,536 | $16,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
64.63%
Born in Big Mound township
93.34%
Native Born
6.66%
Foreign Born
6.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.34% of Big Mound township residents were born in the United States, with 64.63% having been born in Illinois. 6.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,645 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 1,655 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 1,665 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 1,675 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 1,685 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 1,695 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 1,705 | -10 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 1,715 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 1,728 | -18 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 1,746 | 58 | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 1,688 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 1,700 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 1,711 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,723 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,720 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 1,729 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 1,735 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,733 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 1,735 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,741 | 0 | 0% |