Garfield township is located in Grundy County Illinois. Garfield township has a 2024 population of 1,458. Garfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,445 in 2020.
The average household income in Garfield township is $100,110 with a poverty rate of 14.78%. The median age in Garfield township is 39.1 years: 32.9 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,296 | 89.56% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 9.47% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 526 | 2.75 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 281 | 3.39 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 160 | 1.36 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Male | 45 | 3.24 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 40 | 3.3 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 151 | 15.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 441 | 44.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.53% |
| Some College | 202 | 20.55% |
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 | 887 | 817 | 168 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 72 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | $0 | $173,036 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,967 | $59,583 | $47,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,313 | $10,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,060 | $70,250 | $48,807 |
| Some College | $60,833 | $70,417 | $51,875 |
$53,060
Average Earnings
$70,250
Average Male
$48,807
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.79% of Garfield township residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,211 | 159 | 13.13% |
| Multiple | 137 | 36 | 26.28% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 18 | 10.06% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
14.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.12%
Male Poverty Rate
18.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield township is Hispanic, with 10.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.43% |
| Some College | 14.97% |
| High School | 10.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.78% |
| Female Employed | 8.85% |
| Male Employed | 8.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,063 | $116,343 |
| Households | $83,611 | $100,110 |
| Married Families | $100,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,158 | $57,653 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
61.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
153
Number of Veterans
128
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 13.48% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 12.84% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 9.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
11.9%
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
85.63%
Born in Garfield township
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
98.76% of Garfield township residents were born in the United States, with 85.63% having been born in Illinois. 0.48% 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 | 1,498 | 8 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 1,490 | 8 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 1,482 | 8 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 1,474 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2025 | 1,466 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 1,458 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 1,450 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 1,442 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,445 | -53 | -3.54% |
| 2019 | 1,498 | -17 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 1,515 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 1,521 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 1,527 | -15 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 1,542 | -12 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 1,554 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 1,564 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 1,573 | -8 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 1,581 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,587 | 0 | 0% |