Shoal Creek township is located in Bond County Illinois. Shoal Creek township has a 2024 population of 1,561. Shoal Creek township is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -2.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,597 in 2020.
The average household income in Shoal Creek township is $87,388 with a poverty rate of 10.97%. The median age in Shoal Creek township is 45 years: 46.4 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shoal Creek township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,475 | 92.88% |
| Native American | 66 | 4.16% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 2.46% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 602 | 2.64 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Married | 332 | 3.29 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Non Family | 182 | 1.07 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 53 | 3.49 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Male | 35 | 3.31 | 100 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 6.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 9.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 9.16% |
| High School Graduate | 451 | 40.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 301 | 27.02% |
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 | 1,017 | 928 | 202 |
| Native American | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,688 | $95,972 | $78,229 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,563 | $0 | $62,167 |
| High School Graduate | $43,409 | $51,827 | $36,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,621 | $56,691 | $44,688 |
| Some College | $52,991 | $54,886 | $18,438 |
$53,621
Average Earnings
$56,691
Average Male
$44,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.2% of Shoal Creek township residents speak only English, while 1.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,455 | 149 | 10.24% |
| Multiple | 39 | 18 | 46.15% |
| Other | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 4 | 26.67% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
10.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.23%
Male Poverty Rate
9.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shoal Creek township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shoal Creek township is White, with 10.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.44% |
| Some College | 4.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.52% |
| Female Employed | 3.54% |
| Male Employed | 0.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,000 | $106,526 |
| Households | $64,545 | $87,388 |
| Married Families | $102,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,500 | $42,758 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
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
184
Number of Veterans
173
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 15.37% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 33.33% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
85.64%
Born in Shoal Creek township
99.81%
Native Born
0.19%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
99.81% of Shoal Creek township residents were born in the United States, with 85.64% having been born in Illinois. 0.13% 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 | 1,521 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 1,529 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2027 | 1,537 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2026 | 1,545 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 1,553 | -8 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 1,561 | -8 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 1,569 | -8 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 1,577 | -13 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 1,590 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 1,597 | -74 | -4.43% |
| 2019 | 1,671 | -22 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 1,693 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 1,691 | 12 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 1,679 | -34 | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 1,713 | -23 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 1,736 | -22 | -1.25% |
| 2013 | 1,758 | -16 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 1,774 | -17 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 1,791 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,793 | 0 | 0% |