Rantoul township is located in Champaign County Illinois. Rantoul township has a 2024 population of 10,119. Rantoul township is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,561 in 2020.
The average household income in Rantoul township is $67,663 with a poverty rate of 22.28%. The median age in Rantoul township is 35 years: 35 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rantoul township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,060 | 57.86% |
| Black or African American | 2,043 | 19.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,831 | 17.48% |
| Other race | 452 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,219 | 2.44 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 1,869 | 1.18 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 1,387 | 2.99 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Female | 716 | 4.5 | 25.8 | 74.2 |
| Male | 247 | 2.91 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 289 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 694 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 549 | 8.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 246 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,820 | 44.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 2.62% |
| Some College | 1,566 | 24.74% |
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 | 4,107 | 3,891 | 633 |
| Black | 909 | 854 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 823 | 662 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 767 | 680 | 44 |
| Other Race | 229 | 186 | 2 |
| Asian | 34 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,504 | $91,250 | $65,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,778 | $83,750 | $38,500 |
| High School Graduate | $36,346 | $45,466 | $31,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,767 | $51,164 | $72,800 |
| Overall | $44,834 | $51,653 | $36,059 |
| Some College | $44,564 | $57,463 | $36,183 |
$44,834
Average Earnings
$51,653
Average Male
$36,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.2% of Rantoul township residents speak only English, while 10.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,428 | 874 | 16.1% |
| Black | 1,993 | 766 | 38.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,797 | 396 | 22.04% |
| Multiple | 1,830 | 285 | 15.57% |
| Other | 452 | 232 | 51.33% |
| Asian | 79 | 15 | 18.99% |
22.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.2%
Male Poverty Rate
24.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rantoul township is Other, with 51.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rantoul township is Multiple, with 15.57% 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 17.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.7% |
| High School | 19.14% |
| Some College | 13.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.51% |
| Female Employed | 8.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.43% |
| Male Employed | 5.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,071 | $84,263 |
| Households | $49,505 | $67,663 |
| Married Families | $91,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,224 | $44,187 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
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
662
Number of Veterans
604
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 349 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 209 |
| 75+ | 184 |
| 55 to 64 | 182 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 455 | 9.15% |
| Black | 189 | 16.92% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 1.93% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
70.57%
Born in Rantoul township
93.16%
Native Born
6.84%
Foreign Born
3.19%
Non Citizen
3.65%
Naturalized
93.16% of Rantoul township residents were born in the United States, with 70.57% having been born in Illinois. 3.19% 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 | 9,499 | -124 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 9,623 | -124 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 9,747 | -124 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 9,871 | -124 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 9,995 | -124 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 10,119 | -124 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 10,243 | -124 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 10,367 | -80 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 10,447 | -114 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 10,561 | -257 | -2.38% |
| 2019 | 10,818 | -197 | -1.79% |
| 2018 | 11,015 | -116 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 11,131 | -105 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 11,236 | -97 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 11,333 | -94 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 11,427 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 11,420 | 85 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 11,335 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 11,307 | 41 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 11,266 | 0 | 0% |