Lowe township is located in Moultrie County Illinois. Lowe township has a 2024 population of 1,772. Lowe township is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,740 in 2020.
The average household income in Lowe township is $82,687 with a poverty rate of 11.75%. The median age in Lowe township is 42.6 years: 43.1 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lowe township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,775 | 95.33% |
| Other race | 74 | 3.97% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 712 | 2.56 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 467 | 2.95 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 173 | 0 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Male | 43 | 4.02 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Female | 29 | 3.34 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.56
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 | 93 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 2.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 142 | 11.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.4% |
| High School Graduate | 321 | 25.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 369 | 29.57% |
| Some College | 261 | 20.91% |
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 | 1,220 | 758 | 172 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $117,880 | $119,185 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,417 | $0 | $71,250 |
| High School Graduate | $70,350 | $72,917 | $38,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $74,000 | $35,598 |
| Overall | $60,625 | $71,995 | $35,488 |
| Some College | $28,500 | $29,375 | $0 |
$60,625
Average Earnings
$71,995
Average Male
$35,488
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.8% of Lowe township residents speak only English, while 31.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 29.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,734 | 127 | 7.32% |
| Other | 74 | 74 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 74 | 100% |
| Multiple | 13 | 13 | 100% |
11.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.91%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lowe township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lowe township is White, with 7.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.13% |
| Some College | 12.71% |
| High School | 11.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,016 | $93,755 |
| Households | $82,065 | $82,687 |
| Married Families | $96,133 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $45,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 3.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
72.93%
Born in Lowe township
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
98.44% of Lowe township residents were born in the United States, with 72.93% having been born in Illinois. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,857 | 17 | 0.92% |
| 2028 | 1,840 | 17 | 0.93% |
| 2027 | 1,823 | 17 | 0.94% |
| 2026 | 1,806 | 17 | 0.95% |
| 2025 | 1,789 | 17 | 0.96% |
| 2024 | 1,772 | 17 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 1,755 | 17 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 1,738 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 1,751 | 11 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 1,740 | 58 | 3.45% |
| 2019 | 1,682 | -27 | -1.58% |
| 2018 | 1,709 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 1,715 | 9 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 1,706 | -18 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 1,724 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 1,720 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 1,729 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 1,736 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 1,733 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 1,735 | 0 | 0% |