Erie township is located in Whiteside County Illinois. Erie township has a 2024 population of 1,847. Erie township is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,884 in 2020.
The average household income in Erie township is $88,686 with a poverty rate of 4.42%. The median age in Erie township is 42 years: 35.4 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Erie township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,963 | 96.32% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 889 | 2.29 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 385 | 3.15 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 285 | 1.01 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Female | 170 | 2.53 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
| Male | 49 | 2.18 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 4.18% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 10.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 203 | 15.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 7.5% |
| High School Graduate | 395 | 30.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 395 | 30.55% |
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 | 1,248 | 1,185 | 300 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 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 white people with a rate of 24.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,955 | $88,333 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,667 | $86,806 | $73,583 |
| High School Graduate | $40,089 | $45,855 | $35,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $45,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,958 | $61,250 | $50,550 |
| Some College | $69,167 | $81,167 | $51,413 |
$53,958
Average Earnings
$61,250
Average Male
$50,550
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.89% of Erie township residents speak only English, while 0.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,941 | 84 | 4.33% |
| Native | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 3 | 10.71% |
4.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.84%
Male Poverty Rate
4.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Erie township is Native, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Erie township is White, with 4.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.9% |
| Some College | 0.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.93% |
| Female Employed | 2.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,000 | $89,416 |
| Households | $82,422 | $88,686 |
| Married Families | $110,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,708 | $68,666 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 6.77% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
66.19%
Born in Erie township
99.71%
Native Born
0.29%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.71% of Erie township residents were born in the United States, with 66.19% having been born in Illinois. 0% 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 | 1,842 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 1,843 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 1,844 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 1,845 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 1,846 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 1,847 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 1,848 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 1,849 | -29 | -1.54% |
| 2021 | 1,878 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,884 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1,884 | -11 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 1,895 | -19 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 1,914 | -20 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 1,934 | -15 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 1,949 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 1,951 | -19 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 1,970 | -13 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 1,983 | -15 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 1,998 | -10 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2,008 | 0 | 0% |