Venice township is located in Madison County Illinois. Venice township has a 2024 population of 4,503. Venice township is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,631 in 2020.
The average household income in Venice township is $56,551 with a poverty rate of 29.56%. The median age in Venice township is 48.4 years: 48.5 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Venice township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,212 | 69.69% |
| White | 1,008 | 21.87% |
| Two or more races | 368 | 7.98% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,982 | 2.3 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Non Family | 718 | 1.11 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Female | 619 | 2.99 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Married | 542 | 2.91 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Male | 103 | 3.26 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
49.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 363 | 10.05% |
| Associates Degree | 289 | 8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 279 | 7.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 2.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,662 | 46.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 4.04% |
| Some College | 788 | 21.82% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,392 | 2,063 | 159 |
| White | 912 | 772 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 277 | 254 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,239 | $50,063 | $80,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,500 | $0 | $58,625 |
| High School Graduate | $42,256 | $47,218 | $36,886 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $7,841 |
| Overall | $36,696 | $46,250 | $33,661 |
| Some College | $33,393 | $36,603 | $29,722 |
$36,696
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$33,661
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of Venice township residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,212 | 1,168 | 36.36% |
| White | 991 | 119 | 12.01% |
| Multiple | 368 | 56 | 15.22% |
| Other | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 6 | 13.04% |
29.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.47%
Male Poverty Rate
30.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Venice township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Venice township is White, with 12.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68.17% |
| High School | 25.81% |
| Some College | 22.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.32% |
| Female Employed | 19.13% |
| Male Employed | 1.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,417 | $65,829 |
| Households | $41,364 | $56,551 |
| Married Families | $67,019 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,036 | $35,098 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
292
Number of Veterans
268
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 136 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 152 | 5.9% |
| White | 129 | 13.95% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.1%
Employment Rate
19.8%
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
58.67%
Born in Venice township
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
98.65% of Venice township residents were born in the United States, with 58.67% having been born in Illinois. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,348 | -31 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 4,379 | -31 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 4,410 | -31 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 4,441 | -31 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 4,472 | -31 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 4,503 | -31 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 4,534 | -31 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 4,565 | -38 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 4,603 | -28 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 4,631 | -931 | -16.74% |
| 2019 | 5,562 | -45 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5,607 | -45 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 5,652 | -27 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 5,679 | -28 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 5,707 | -37 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 5,744 | -40 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 5,784 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 5,776 | 97 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 5,679 | -31 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 5,710 | 0 | 0% |