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 $50,128 with a poverty rate of 29.87%. The median age in Canteen township is 40.8 years: 41.6 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canteen township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,578 | 44.89% |
| Black or African American | 1,757 | 22.05% |
| Other race | 1,506 | 18.9% |
| Two or more races | 874 | 10.97% |
| Native American | 216 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.49% |
| 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 | 3,033 | 2.53 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 1,162 | 1.17 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Married | 1,005 | 3.39 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 579 | 3.42 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Male | 287 | 3.24 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 664 | 12.07% |
| Associates Degree | 289 | 5.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 195 | 3.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 213 | 3.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,006 | 36.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 805 | 14.63% |
| Some College | 1,331 | 24.19% |
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 | 2,048 | 1,399 | 144 |
| White | 1,894 | 1,360 | 80 |
| Black | 1,216 | 988 | 118 |
| Other Race | 913 | 430 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 640 | 563 | 37 |
| Native American | 141 | 115 | 41 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 39 |
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 | $59,559 | $60,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,821 | $65,000 | $60,652 |
| High School Graduate | $35,179 | $30,441 | $40,814 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,089 | $41,450 | $19,626 |
| Overall | $41,122 | $49,743 | $32,532 |
| Some College | $45,147 | $59,188 | $33,279 |
$41,122
Average Earnings
$49,743
Average Male
$32,532
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.87% of Canteen township residents speak only English, while 28.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,537 | 944 | 37.21% |
| Hispanic | 3,111 | 747 | 24.01% |
| Black | 1,553 | 574 | 36.96% |
| Other | 1,506 | 544 | 36.12% |
| Native | 216 | 15 | 6.94% |
| Multiple | 869 | 13 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 39 | 10 | 25.64% |
29.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.26%
Male Poverty Rate
32.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canteen township is White, with 37.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canteen township is Multiple, with 1.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.15% |
| Some College | 26.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.4% |
| High School | 15.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 20.95% |
| Male Employed | 9.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,384 | $56,472 |
| Households | $43,666 | $50,128 |
| Married Families | $58,860 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,752 | $38,215 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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
551
Number of Veterans
486
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Korea | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 75+ | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 13.75% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 6.29% |
| Black | 114 | 8.02% |
| Other Race | 24 | 2.36% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
58.47%
Born in Canteen township
86.14%
Native Born
13.86%
Foreign Born
11.09%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
86.14% of Canteen township residents were born in the United States, with 58.47% having been born in Illinois. 11.09% 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% |