Divernon township is located in Sangamon County Illinois. Divernon township has a 2024 population of 1,396. Divernon township is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,437 in 2020.
The average household income in Divernon township is $73,060 with a poverty rate of 12.07%. The median age in Divernon township is 36.4 years: 35.5 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Divernon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,461 | 94.81% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 3.57% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.84% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 645 | 2.39 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 315 | 3.12 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 256 | 1.2 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Female | 38 | 2.87 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Male | 36 | 3.97 | 50 | 50 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 4.74% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 4.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 175 | 15.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 8.11% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 33.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 339 | 30.9% |
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 | 1,028 | 956 | 206 |
| Black | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,982 | $0 | $36,339 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,500 | $90,685 | $58,917 |
| High School Graduate | $37,269 | $45,677 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,174 | $57,443 | $35,769 |
| Some College | $51,875 | $59,545 | $34,750 |
$45,174
Average Earnings
$57,443
Average Male
$35,769
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.2% of Divernon township residents speak only English, while 1.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,461 | 182 | 12.46% |
| Asian | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
| Multiple | 11 | 1 | 9.09% |
12.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.67%
Male Poverty Rate
10.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Divernon township is Asian, with 23.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Divernon township is Multiple, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.28% |
| High School | 6.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Female Employed | 5.11% |
| Male Employed | 2.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,573 | $90,044 |
| Households | $73,692 | $73,060 |
| Married Families | $96,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,031 | $42,620 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
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
155
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 13.46% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
81.96%
Born in Divernon township
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
99.03% of Divernon township residents were born in the United States, with 81.96% having been born in Illinois. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,351 | -9 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 1,360 | -9 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 1,369 | -9 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 1,378 | -9 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 1,387 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 1,396 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 1,405 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 1,414 | -13 | -0.91% |
| 2021 | 1,427 | -10 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,437 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 1,432 | -15 | -1.04% |
| 2018 | 1,447 | -15 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 1,462 | -14 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 1,476 | -14 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 1,490 | -10 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 1,500 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 1,504 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 1,510 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,514 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 1,511 | 0 | 0% |