Harlem township is located in Winnebago County Illinois. Harlem township has a 2024 population of 38,789. Harlem township is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,209 in 2020.
The average household income in Harlem township is $91,571 with a poverty rate of 10.87%. The median age in Harlem township is 40.3 years: 40.8 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harlem township was:
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,800 | 2.64 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 8,089 | 3.12 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 4,025 | 1.34 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 1,819 | 3.22 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 867 | 2.92 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.78%.
All
Male
Female
$48,194
Average Earnings
$59,001
Average Male
$39,842
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.93% of Harlem township residents speak only English, while 9.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.99% of the population.
rate
10.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.24%
Male Poverty Rate
12.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harlem township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harlem township is White, with 8.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.9%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
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
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
74.43%
Born in Harlem township
93.43%
Native Born
6.57%
Foreign Born
3.38%
Non Citizen
3.2%
Naturalized
93.43% of Harlem township residents were born in the United States, with 74.43% having been born in Illinois. 3.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 38,534 | -51 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 38,585 | -51 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 38,636 | -51 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 38,687 | -51 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 38,738 | -51 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 38,789 | -51 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 38,840 | -51 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 38,891 | -129 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 39,020 | -189 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 39,209 | 320 | 0.82% |
| 2019 | 38,889 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 38,891 | -112 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 39,003 | -204 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 39,207 | -94 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 39,301 | -140 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 39,441 | -275 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 39,716 | -111 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 39,827 | -206 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 40,033 | -112 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 40,145 | 0 | 0% |