Yellowhead township is located in Kankakee County Illinois. Yellowhead township has a 2024 population of 2,557. Yellowhead township is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually but its population has decreased by -1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,591 in 2020.
The average household income in Yellowhead township is $139,556 with a poverty rate of 9.68%. The median age in Yellowhead township is 38.3 years: 38.3 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yellowhead township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,290 | 89.04% |
| Two or more races | 204 | 7.93% |
| Other race | 76 | 2.95% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 862 | 2.97 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 506 | 2.93 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 223 | 1.12 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Female | 74 | 4.38 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 59 | 8.54 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 6.63% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 6.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 248 | 15.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 596 | 37.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 1.56% |
| Some College | 457 | 28.58% |
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 | 1,483 | 1,360 | 297 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 85 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 55 | 8 |
| Other Race | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 20.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,500 | $175,568 | $60,664 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $81,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,917 | $53,472 | $23,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,667 | $55,662 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,906 | $71,953 | $44,044 |
| Some College | $49,038 | $74,231 | $44,096 |
$51,906
Average Earnings
$71,953
Average Male
$44,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.41% of Yellowhead township residents speak only English, while 2.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,266 | 190 | 8.38% |
| Multiple | 204 | 48 | 23.53% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 46 | 37.4% |
| Other | 76 | 9 | 11.84% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
9.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.07%
Male Poverty Rate
10.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yellowhead township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yellowhead township is White, with 8.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.72% |
| High School | 12.42% |
| Some College | 2.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.14% |
| Male Employed | 4.96% |
| Female Employed | 4.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,125 | $165,615 |
| Households | $92,600 | $139,556 |
| Married Families | $128,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,434 | $53,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
117
Number of Veterans
107
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 7.33% |
| Other Race | 2 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 3.13% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
81.84%
Born in Yellowhead township
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
99.18% of Yellowhead township residents were born in the United States, with 81.84% having been born in Illinois. 0.12% 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 | 2,577 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 2,573 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 2,569 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 2,565 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 2,561 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 2,557 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 2,553 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 2,549 | -22 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 2,571 | -20 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 2,591 | 62 | 2.45% |
| 2019 | 2,529 | -14 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 2,543 | -24 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 2,567 | -21 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 2,588 | -24 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 2,612 | -22 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 2,634 | -27 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 2,661 | -22 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 2,683 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 2,696 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 2,698 | 0 | 0% |