Brookside township is located in Clinton County Illinois. Brookside township has a 2024 population of 4,377. Brookside township is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,430 in 2020.
The average household income in Brookside township is $65,492 with a poverty rate of 22.86%. The median age in Brookside township is 44.3 years: 42.2 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brookside township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,291 | 74.24% |
| Black or African American | 906 | 20.44% |
| Two or more races | 143 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,339 | 2.13 | 71 | 29 |
| Non Family | 598 | 1.19 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 491 | 2.91 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Female | 205 | 3.01 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 45 | 2.16 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 722 | 20.13% |
| Associates Degree | 323 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 294 | 8.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 1.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,384 | 38.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 2.43% |
| Some College | 715 | 19.93% |
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 | 2,570 | 2,243 | 308 |
| Black | 863 | 443 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 40 | 2 |
| Asian | 44 | 36 | 26 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,323 | $71,694 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $242,917 |
| High School Graduate | $29,850 | $45,714 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,375 | $48,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,250 | $53,724 | $32,708 |
| Some College | $42,955 | $48,750 | $35,000 |
$45,250
Average Earnings
$53,724
Average Male
$32,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.41% of Brookside township residents speak only English, while 4.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,657 | 607 | 22.85% |
| Multiple | 78 | 47 | 60.26% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 14 | 26.92% |
| Other | 13 | 4 | 30.77% |
| Black | 40 | 3 | 7.5% |
22.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.87%
Male Poverty Rate
21.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brookside township is Multiple, with 60.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brookside township is Black, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.13% |
| High School | 20.49% |
| Some College | 17.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Female Employed | 15.86% |
| Male Employed | 3.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,688 | $78,112 |
| Households | $43,224 | $65,492 |
| Married Families | $84,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,825 | $47,578 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 5.26% |
| Black | 26 | 2.89% |
| Other Race | 4 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.4%
Labor Force Participation
28.5%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
80.89%
Born in Brookside township
96.77%
Native Born
3.23%
Foreign Born
1.58%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
96.77% of Brookside township residents were born in the United States, with 80.89% having been born in Illinois. 1.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,282 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 4,301 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 4,320 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 4,339 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 4,358 | -19 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 4,377 | -19 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 4,396 | -19 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 4,415 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 4,420 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 4,430 | -918 | -17.17% |
| 2019 | 5,348 | -30 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 5,378 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 5,382 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 5,389 | -20 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 5,409 | -12 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 5,421 | -29 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 5,450 | -28 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 5,478 | -31 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 5,509 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 5,507 | 0 | 0% |