Canteen township is located in St. Clair County Illinois. Canteen township has a 2024 population of 7,687. Canteen township is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,001 in 2020.
The average household income in Canteen township is $45,560 with a poverty rate of 36.15%. The median age in Canteen township is 37.9 years: 39.3 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canteen township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,494 | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,366 | 29.18% |
| Other race | 1,422 | 17.54% |
| Two or more races | 498 | 6.14% |
| Native American | 284 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,025 | 2.59 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 1,258 | 1.2 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 939 | 3.49 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Female | 544 | 3.59 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Male | 284 | 3.81 | 82 | 18 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 701 | 12.93% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 191 | 3.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,013 | 37.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 756 | 13.94% |
| Some College | 1,281 | 23.62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,896 | 1,193 | 147 |
| White | 1,714 | 1,343 | 40 |
| Black | 1,582 | 1,255 | 96 |
| Other Race | 835 | 357 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 323 | 295 | 57 |
| Native American | 217 | 168 | 80 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,479 | $62,540 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,423 | $30,893 | $26,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,907 | $34,146 | $18,695 |
| Overall | $32,208 | $42,455 | $22,969 |
| Some College | $38,567 | $55,976 | $29,276 |
$32,208
Average Earnings
$42,455
Average Male
$22,969
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.58% of Canteen township residents speak only English, while 26.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,880 | 1,052 | 36.53% |
| Black | 2,162 | 954 | 44.13% |
| White | 2,400 | 744 | 31% |
| Other | 1,422 | 712 | 50.07% |
| Multiple | 487 | 44 | 9.03% |
| Native | 284 | 30 | 10.56% |
| Asian | 43 | 12 | 27.91% |
36.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.77%
Male Poverty Rate
39.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canteen township is Other, with 50.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canteen township is Multiple, with 9.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.1% |
| Some College | 27.69% |
| High School | 21.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.7% |
| Female Employed | 28.14% |
| Male Employed | 13.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,688 | $49,244 |
| Households | $41,530 | $45,560 |
| Married Families | $55,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,977 | $38,689 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
456
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| Vietnam | 121 |
| Korea | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 221 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 12.54% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 5.57% |
| Black | 104 | 5.51% |
| Other Race | 9 | 0.95% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
51.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
10%
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
54.72%
Born in Canteen township
83.9%
Native Born
16.1%
Foreign Born
13.24%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
83.9% of Canteen township residents were born in the United States, with 54.72% having been born in Illinois. 13.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,302 | -77 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 7,379 | -77 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 7,456 | -77 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 7,533 | -77 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 7,610 | -77 | -1% |
| 2024 | 7,687 | -77 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 7,764 | -77 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 7,841 | -92 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 7,933 | -68 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 8,001 | -1,648 | -17.08% |
| 2019 | 9,649 | -92 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 9,741 | -58 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 9,799 | -33 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 9,832 | -54 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 9,886 | -92 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 9,978 | -66 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 10,044 | -105 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 10,149 | -95 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 10,244 | -94 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 10,338 | 0 | 0% |