Chouteau township is located in Madison County Illinois. Chouteau township has a 2024 population of 7,392. Chouteau township is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,513 in 2020.
The average household income in Chouteau township is $72,373 with a poverty rate of 13.11%. The median age in Chouteau township is 41 years: 39 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chouteau township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,872 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 415 | 5.51% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 1.62% |
| Other race | 120 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,283 | 2.29 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 1,371 | 1.26 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 1,313 | 2.89 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 445 | 3.51 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 154 | 2.75 | 87 | 13 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 337 | 6.35% |
| Associates Degree | 457 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 371 | 6.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 177 | 3.33% |
| High School Graduate | 2,140 | 40.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 1,644 | 30.96% |
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 | 4,915 | 4,476 | 517 |
| Hispanic | 208 | 140 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 136 | 20 |
| Black | 70 | 60 | 2 |
| Other Race | 58 | 15 | 7 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 12.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,833 | $68,750 | $83,026 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,281 | $0 | $66,818 |
| High School Graduate | $31,912 | $41,250 | $28,390 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,156 | $37,614 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,088 | $46,525 | $34,159 |
| Some College | $43,712 | $50,714 | $34,323 |
$41,088
Average Earnings
$46,525
Average Male
$34,159
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.85% of Chouteau township residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,729 | 878 | 13.05% |
| Multiple | 415 | 68 | 16.39% |
| Black | 122 | 26 | 21.31% |
| Hispanic | 390 | 22 | 5.64% |
| Other | 120 | 2 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
13.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.97%
Male Poverty Rate
14.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chouteau township is Black, with 21.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chouteau township is Other, with 1.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.69% |
| High School | 12.9% |
| Some College | 6.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.08% |
| Female Employed | 9.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,152 | $83,072 |
| Households | $58,417 | $72,373 |
| Married Families | $89,826 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,920 | $53,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
494
Number of Veterans
481
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 209 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 158 |
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 75+ | 111 |
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 483 | 8.5% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 5.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
71.94%
Born in Chouteau township
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
97.81% of Chouteau township residents were born in the United States, with 71.94% having been born in Illinois. 1.37% 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 | 7,252 | -28 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 7,280 | -28 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 7,308 | -28 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 7,336 | -28 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 7,364 | -28 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 7,392 | -28 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 7,420 | -28 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 7,448 | -39 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 7,487 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 7,513 | -475 | -5.95% |
| 2019 | 7,988 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 8,018 | -24 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,042 | -12 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 8,054 | -10 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 8,064 | -28 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 8,092 | -26 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 8,118 | -29 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 8,147 | -42 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 8,189 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 8,219 | 0 | 0% |