Girard township is located in Macoupin County Illinois. Girard township has a 2024 population of 2,107. Girard township is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -2.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,152 in 2020.
The average household income in Girard township is $62,667 with a poverty rate of 24.28%. The median age in Girard township is 42.7 years: 36.1 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Girard township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,184 | 96.89% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 2.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 828 | 2.71 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 361 | 3.01 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 249 | 1.39 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 177 | 3.6 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 41 | 4.17 | 78 | 22 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 8.37% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 9.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 7.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 3.47% |
| High School Graduate | 763 | 47.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 3.97% |
| Some College | 320 | 19.84% |
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 | 1,552 | 1,357 | 162 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 44 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,063 | $0 | $54,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,250 | $43,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,688 | $35,035 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,227 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,298 | $39,125 | $32,820 |
| Some College | $40,898 | $53,750 | $35,417 |
$35,298
Average Earnings
$39,125
Average Male
$32,820
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.01% of Girard township residents speak only English, while 0.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,127 | 527 | 24.78% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Multiple | 59 | 4 | 6.78% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 2 | 4.26% |
24.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.57%
Male Poverty Rate
26.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Girard township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Girard township is Hispanic, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68.23% |
| High School | 14.95% |
| Some College | 6.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.83% |
| Female Employed | 25% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.76% |
| Male Employed | 6.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,083 | $65,528 |
| Households | $50,238 | $62,667 |
| Married Families | $85,268 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,170 | $37,284 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
106
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 6.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
85.05%
Born in Girard township
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.82% of Girard township residents were born in the United States, with 85.05% having been born in Illinois. 0.18% 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 | 2,082 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 2,087 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 2,092 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 2,097 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 2,102 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 2,107 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 2,112 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 2,117 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 2,133 | -19 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 2,152 | -195 | -8.31% |
| 2019 | 2,347 | -10 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 2,357 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 2,363 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 2,369 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,380 | -13 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 2,393 | -22 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 2,415 | -18 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 2,433 | -33 | -1.34% |
| 2011 | 2,466 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,467 | 0 | 0% |