Cunningham township is located in Champaign County Illinois. Cunningham township has a 2024 population of 38,004. Cunningham township is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,228 in 2020.
The average household income in Cunningham township is $72,147 with a poverty rate of 24.79%. The median age in Cunningham township is 26.7 years: 25.8 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cunningham township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,779 | 59.25% |
| Black or African American | 6,482 | 16.86% |
| Asian | 5,565 | 14.47% |
| Two or more races | 3,004 | 7.81% |
| Other race | 553 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.08% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,425 | 1.98 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Non Family | 10,370 | 1.47 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Married | 4,436 | 2.7 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 1,191 | 3.29 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Male | 428 | 3.31 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
2.8
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
34.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 488 | 2.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,155 | 5.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,301 | 20.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,767 | 37.61% |
| High School Graduate | 3,823 | 18.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 433 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 2,686 | 13.01% |
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 | 12,275 | 12,136 | 7,766 |
| Black | 3,534 | 3,127 | 933 |
| Asian | 2,295 | 2,246 | 1,881 |
| Hispanic | 1,783 | 1,486 | 1,094 |
| 2+ Races | 1,402 | 1,352 | 846 |
| Other Race | 339 | 294 | 188 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 11 |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,884 | $51,683 | $35,612 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,145 | $52,449 | $54,286 |
| High School Graduate | $32,365 | $36,613 | $30,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,059 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,695 | $42,257 | $38,604 |
| Some College | $29,730 | $27,297 | $34,773 |
$40,695
Average Earnings
$42,257
Average Male
$38,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.74% of Cunningham township residents speak only English, while 24.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,265 | 2,933 | 16.99% |
| Asian | 4,980 | 2,023 | 40.62% |
| Black | 6,055 | 1,690 | 27.91% |
| Hispanic | 2,911 | 1,003 | 34.46% |
| Multiple | 2,370 | 524 | 22.11% |
| Other | 549 | 257 | 46.81% |
24.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.19%
Male Poverty Rate
25.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cunningham township is Other, with 46.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cunningham township is White, with 16.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.11% |
| High School | 21.18% |
| Some College | 15.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.89% |
| Female Employed | 17.59% |
| Male Employed | 13.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,151 | $112,386 |
| Households | $45,854 | $72,147 |
| Married Families | $98,902 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,061 | $47,946 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,098
Number of Veterans
1,056
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 469 |
| Vietnam | 369 |
| First Gulf War | 153 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 319 |
| 18 to 34 | 296 |
| 35 to 54 | 221 |
| 75+ | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 728 | 3.51% |
| Black | 246 | 4.73% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.68% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
56.52%
Born in Cunningham township
81.66%
Native Born
18.34%
Foreign Born
13.16%
Non Citizen
5.18%
Naturalized
81.66% of Cunningham township residents were born in the United States, with 56.52% having been born in Illinois. 13.16% 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 | 36,979 | -205 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 37,184 | -205 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 37,389 | -205 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 37,594 | -205 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 37,799 | -205 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 38,004 | -205 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 38,209 | -205 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 38,414 | -238 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 38,652 | 424 | 1.11% |
| 2020 | 38,228 | -3,962 | -9.39% |
| 2019 | 42,190 | -335 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 42,525 | -278 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 42,803 | -251 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 43,054 | -36 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 43,090 | 151 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 42,939 | 206 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 42,733 | 173 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 42,560 | 141 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 42,419 | 172 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 42,247 | 0 | 0% |