Rock Creek-Lima township is located in Carroll County Illinois. Rock Creek-Lima township has a 2024 population of 1,936. Rock Creek-Lima township is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,980 in 2020.
The average household income in Rock Creek-Lima township is $86,448 with a poverty rate of 11.68%. The median age in Rock Creek-Lima township is 37.9 years: 36.8 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Creek-Lima township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,759 | 95.29% |
| Two or more races | 65 | 3.52% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 794 | 2.31 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Married | 427 | 2.88 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 259 | 1.17 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Female | 88 | 2.73 | 58 | 42 |
| Male | 20 | 2.85 | 100 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 3.33% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 16.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 141 | 12.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 4.52% |
| High School Graduate | 455 | 38.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.17% |
| Some College | 287 | 24.49% |
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 | 1,144 | 1,116 | 186 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 13 | 5 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,558 | $61,875 | $54,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,938 | $76,250 | $59,722 |
| High School Graduate | $41,944 | $52,125 | $15,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,872 | $64,118 | $32,115 |
| Some College | $53,295 | $85,841 | $30,938 |
$52,872
Average Earnings
$64,118
Average Male
$32,115
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.25% of Rock Creek-Lima township residents speak only English, while 0.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,728 | 150 | 8.68% |
| Multiple | 65 | 53 | 81.54% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 33 | 48.53% |
| Black | 13 | 12 | 92.31% |
11.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.71%
Male Poverty Rate
12.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Creek-Lima township is Black, with 92.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Creek-Lima township is White, with 8.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.9% |
| Some College | 10.79% |
| High School | 9.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.07% |
| Male Employed | 5.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,292 | $99,533 |
| Households | $73,333 | $86,448 |
| Married Families | $117,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,956 | $56,780 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 6.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
80.55%
Born in Rock Creek-Lima township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Rock Creek-Lima township residents were born in the United States, with 80.55% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,896 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,904 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,912 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 1,920 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,928 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,936 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 1,944 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 1,952 | -25 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 1,977 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 1,980 | 160 | 8.79% |
| 2019 | 1,820 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 1,824 | -18 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 1,842 | -20 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 1,862 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,868 | -19 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 1,887 | -28 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 1,915 | -21 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 1,936 | -16 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 1,952 | -24 | -1.21% |
| 2010 | 1,976 | 0 | 0% |