Big Creek township is located in Ellis County Kansas. Big Creek township has a 2024 population of 2,097. Big Creek township is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,082 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Creek township is $105,449 with a poverty rate of 8.18%. The median age in Big Creek township is 40.7 years: 46.7 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Creek township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,007 | 86.36% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 8.52% |
| Other race | 108 | 4.65% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 908 | 2.56 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 560 | 3.1 | 93.8 | 6.3 |
| Female | 167 | 1.68 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
| Non Family | 156 | 1.18 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Male | 25 | 4.84 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 3.51% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 6.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 365 | 23.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 10.61% |
| High School Graduate | 439 | 28.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 417 | 26.65% |
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 | 1,370 | 1,295 | 531 |
| Hispanic | 179 | 179 | 0 |
| Black | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| Other Race | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 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 38.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,688 | $127,292 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,944 | $0 | $110,625 |
| High School Graduate | $61,875 | $87,689 | $23,478 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,891 | $32,891 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,110 | $81,384 | $26,971 |
| Some College | $57,927 | $80,635 | $0 |
$58,110
Average Earnings
$81,384
Average Male
$26,971
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.21% of Big Creek township residents speak only English, while 9.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 198 | 178 | 89.9% |
| Hispanic | 295 | 178 | 60.34% |
| White | 2,007 | 12 | 0.6% |
8.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.27%
Male Poverty Rate
11.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Creek township is Black, with 89.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Creek township is White, with 0.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.35% |
| High School | 2.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.67% |
| Female Employed | 12.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,792 | $117,105 |
| Households | $97,381 | $105,449 |
| Married Families | $144,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,054 | $45,325 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
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
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 1.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
82.4%
Labor Force Participation
81.7%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
80.68%
Born in Big Creek township
97.25%
Native Born
2.75%
Foreign Born
2.54%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
97.25% of Big Creek township residents were born in the United States, with 80.68% having been born in Kansas. 2.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,132 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 2,125 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 2,118 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 2,111 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 2,104 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 2,097 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 2,090 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 2,083 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 2,079 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 2,082 | 229 | 12.36% |
| 2019 | 1,853 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 1,854 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 1,850 | -14 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 1,864 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 1,868 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,874 | -15 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 1,889 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 1,893 | 13 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 1,880 | 21 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 1,859 | 0 | 0% |