Ganeer township is located in Kankakee County Illinois. Ganeer township has a 2024 population of 3,002. Ganeer township is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,081 in 2020.
The average household income in Ganeer township is $77,064 with a poverty rate of 15.69%. The median age in Ganeer township is 38.5 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ganeer township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,092 | 68.57% |
| Black or African American | 609 | 19.96% |
| Other race | 174 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 4.52% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.56% |
| 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 | 1,198 | 2.48 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Non Family | 536 | 1.13 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 435 | 3.7 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Female | 158 | 3.38 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 69 | 3.23 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 5.74% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 162 | 7.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 921 | 45.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 2.89% |
| Some College | 494 | 24.24% |
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 | 1,384 | 1,329 | 159 |
| Black | 364 | 293 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 264 | 214 | 47 |
| Other Race | 127 | 115 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 49 | 24 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 9 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 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 native american people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $53,125 | $71,193 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,719 | $54,250 | $83,264 |
| High School Graduate | $46,683 | $52,799 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,646 | $0 | $23,681 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $54,310 | $37,430 |
| Some College | $55,582 | $69,856 | $45,500 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$54,310
Average Male
$37,430
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.19% of Ganeer township residents speak only English, while 10.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,906 | 235 | 12.33% |
| Black | 585 | 232 | 39.66% |
15.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.86%
Male Poverty Rate
19.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ganeer township is Black, with 39.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ganeer township is White, with 12.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.52% |
| High School | 14.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.83% |
| Female Employed | 5.83% |
| Male Employed | 5.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,988 | $94,957 |
| Households | $65,313 | $77,064 |
| Married Families | $101,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,864 | $52,234 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
157
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 7.09% |
| Other Race | 34 | 25.95% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 11.72% |
| Black | 7 | 1.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
84.43%
Born in Ganeer township
96.49%
Native Born
3.51%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
96.49% of Ganeer township residents were born in the United States, with 84.43% having been born in Illinois. 1.41% 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 | 2,942 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 2,954 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 2,966 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 2,978 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 2,990 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 3,002 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 3,014 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 3,026 | -28 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 3,054 | -27 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 3,081 | 68 | 2.26% |
| 2019 | 3,013 | -17 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 3,030 | -32 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 3,062 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 3,084 | -30 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 3,114 | -28 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 3,142 | -28 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 3,170 | -27 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 3,197 | -16 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 3,213 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3,213 | 0 | 0% |