Makanda township is located in Jackson County Illinois. Makanda township has a 2024 population of 3,963. Makanda township is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,041 in 2020.
The average household income in Makanda township is $116,874 with a poverty rate of 10.07%. The median age in Makanda township is 44.9 years: 45.3 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Makanda township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,400 | 84.35% |
| Asian | 247 | 6.13% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 4.81% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 81 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,725 | 2.34 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 980 | 2.89 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 592 | 1.22 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Female | 118 | 3.26 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 35 | 2.54 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 0.54% |
| Associates Degree | 378 | 13.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 678 | 24.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 842 | 30.52% |
| High School Graduate | 401 | 14.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 1.67% |
| Some College | 399 | 14.46% |
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 | 2,367 | 2,323 | 1,173 |
| Asian | 150 | 146 | 146 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 101 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 99 | 75 |
| Black | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Other Race | 47 | 38 | 38 |
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 98.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,983 | $44,676 | $41,207 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,973 | $111,875 | $57,083 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,531 | $59,375 | $40,043 |
| Some College | $42,589 | $52,500 | $29,282 |
$48,531
Average Earnings
$59,375
Average Male
$40,043
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.86% of Makanda township residents speak only English, while 9.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,384 | 360 | 10.64% |
| Asian | 247 | 24 | 9.72% |
| Multiple | 194 | 16 | 8.25% |
| Black | 109 | 6 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 6 | 4.23% |
10.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.16%
Male Poverty Rate
9.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Makanda township is White, with 10.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Makanda township is Hispanic, with 4.23% 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 13.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.17% |
| Some College | 12.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.35% |
| Male Employed | 6.95% |
| Female Employed | 4.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,386 | $153,308 |
| Households | $82,202 | $116,874 |
| Married Families | $115,965 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,000 | $46,937 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
188
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 6.94% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
70.03%
Born in Makanda township
94.59%
Native Born
5.41%
Foreign Born
3.42%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
94.59% of Makanda township residents were born in the United States, with 70.03% having been born in Illinois. 3.42% 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 | 3,838 | -25 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 3,863 | -25 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 3,888 | -25 | -0.64% |
| 2026 | 3,913 | -25 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 3,938 | -25 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 3,963 | -25 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 3,988 | -25 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 4,013 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 4,021 | -20 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 4,041 | -77 | -1.87% |
| 2019 | 4,118 | -34 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 4,152 | -45 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 4,197 | -58 | -1.36% |
| 2016 | 4,255 | -26 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 4,281 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 4,296 | -26 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 4,322 | -25 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 4,347 | -18 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 4,365 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 4,362 | 0 | 0% |