Ross township is located in Edgar County Illinois. Ross township has a 2024 population of 1,462. Ross township is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -2.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,502 in 2020.
The average household income in Ross township is $73,750 with a poverty rate of 13.66%. The median age in Ross township is 40.4 years: 34 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ross township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,542 | 96.68% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 569 | 2.52 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 359 | 3.1 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.22 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Female | 27 | 2.52 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 12 | 3.58 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 4.39% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 10.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 195 | 17.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 4.84% |
| High School Graduate | 374 | 33.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 286 | 25.65% |
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 | 1,082 | 996 | 244 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,929 | $39,375 | $52,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,917 | $0 | $72,969 |
| High School Graduate | $32,188 | $37,031 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,250 | $78,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,362 | $55,944 | $36,059 |
| Some College | $41,875 | $57,122 | $35,991 |
$39,362
Average Earnings
$55,944
Average Male
$36,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.03% of Ross township residents speak only English, while 0.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 185 | 13.43% |
| Multiple | 22 | 10 | 45.45% |
13.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.24%
Male Poverty Rate
15.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ross township is Multiple, with 45.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ross township is White, with 13.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.96% |
| Some College | 12.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.05% |
| Female Employed | 8.91% |
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,333 | $85,308 |
| Households | $64,375 | $73,750 |
| Married Families | $86,442 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,054 | $45,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
116
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 10.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
12.4%
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
62.38%
Born in Ross township
98.62%
Native Born
1.38%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
98.62% of Ross township residents were born in the United States, with 62.38% having been born in Illinois. 0.56% 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 | 1,437 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 1,442 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 1,447 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 1,452 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 1,457 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 1,462 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,467 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 1,472 | -15 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 1,487 | -15 | -1% |
| 2020 | 1,502 | 43 | 2.95% |
| 2019 | 1,459 | -16 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 1,475 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 1,479 | -11 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 1,490 | -13 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 1,503 | -25 | -1.64% |
| 2014 | 1,528 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 1,541 | -18 | -1.15% |
| 2012 | 1,559 | -18 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 1,577 | -11 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 1,588 | 0 | 0% |