Otego township is located in Fayette County Illinois. Otego township has a 2024 population of 1,403. Otego township is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,431 in 2020.
The average household income in Otego township is $68,335 with a poverty rate of 17.19%. The median age in Otego township is 40.1 years: 39.9 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Otego township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,153 | 95.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 501 | 2.4 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 228 | 2.94 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 186 | 1.37 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 61 | 3.23 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 26 | 3.15 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 11.5% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 15.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 7.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 2.21% |
| High School Graduate | 321 | 37.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 2.67% |
| Some College | 200 | 23.23% |
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 | 815 | 693 | 87 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,952 | $46,250 | $31,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $30,938 |
| Overall | $41,031 | $53,083 | $33,636 |
| Some College | $48,203 | $59,861 | $40,526 |
$41,031
Average Earnings
$53,083
Average Male
$33,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.64% of Otego township residents speak only English, while 9.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,148 | 202 | 17.6% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 100% |
17.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.74%
Male Poverty Rate
22.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Otego township is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Otego township is White, with 17.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.66% |
| Some College | 7.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.37% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,875 | $79,185 |
| Households | $56,932 | $68,335 |
| Married Families | $85,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,000 | $42,805 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
95
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 10.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
85.47%
Born in Otego township
96.35%
Native Born
3.65%
Foreign Born
3.65%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.35% of Otego township residents were born in the United States, with 85.47% having been born in Illinois. 3.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,363 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 1,371 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 1,379 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 1,387 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 1,395 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 1,403 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 1,411 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 1,419 | -10 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 1,429 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 1,431 | -46 | -3.11% |
| 2019 | 1,477 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,480 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 1,488 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 1,490 | -15 | -1% |
| 2015 | 1,505 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,505 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,512 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 1,511 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,517 | 4 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,513 | 0 | 0% |