Teutopolis, Effingham County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Teutopolis, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Teutopolis, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Teutopolis, Illinois. The estimated population of Teutopolis, Illinois is 1,825 people, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look at the total population in Teutopolis over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,825
+1%
+11.42%
2020
1,807
+4.45%
-
2019
1,730
-5.82% -
2018
1,837
+12.15%
-
2017
1,638
- -

Population of Teutopolis, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.5%
99.6%
-2.11%
Black/African American
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.3%
0.2%
+50.00%
Asian
0.9%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Teutopolis, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.1 +3.81% 36.4 +5.51% 38.7 -3.25%
2020 36.7 +0.55% 34.5 -7.75% 40 +10.5%
2019 36.5 +3.69% 37.4 +10.32% 36.2 +1.4%
2018 35.2 +4.14% 33.9 +3.67% 35.7 +2.29%
2017 33.8 - 32.7 - 34.9 -

The median age of Teutopolis, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 124 -18.7% 171 -35.48% 99 111
10 to 19 79 +67.83% 66 +84.35% 126 130
20 to 29 169 -10.22% 129 -16.1% 144 105
30 to 39 139 -13.17% 117 -4.98% 121 105
40 to 49 71 +44.54% 66 +72.6% 106 106
50 to 59 104 +50.15% 93 +50.32% 153 148
60 to 69 66 +59.64% 75 +5.16% 110 76
70+ 62 +30.57% 107 +4.61% 76 109

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Teutopolis, Illinois is $79,474.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Teutopolis.

  • Under 25
    $79,688.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,583.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,097.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Teutopolis, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Teutopolis, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Teutopolis, Illinois is currently $94,775.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.59% of households in Teutopolis are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Teutopolis against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.38%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Teutopolis is $38,176.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Teutopolis by the total population of Teutopolis.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Teutopolis, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Teutopolis to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Teutopolis that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Teutopolis over the age of 16 is 1,438.

Of those people, a total of 74.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Teutopolis is 72.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 79 55.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 127 97.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 122 97.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 142 97.90% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 199 96.00% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 251 94.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 147 88.40% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 86 44.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 149 29.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 136 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Teutopolis. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,411 74.20% 1.60%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 18 55.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,409 74.20% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Teutopolis as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Teutopolis is 1,049, with median earnings of $40,804.00.

Women in Teutopolis, Illinois earning approximately 59.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,049 $40,804.00
Male 557 $50,450.00
Female 492 $30,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 130 $83,182.00
Business and Financial 64 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $55,469.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $56,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $55,313.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 67 $35,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 97 $55,313.00
Healthcare Support 14 $18,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 82 $20,208.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 35 $28,542.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $50,515.00
Sales 112 $36,316.00
Office and Administrative Support 147 $32,979.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $47,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $57,083.00
Production 49 $29,219.00
Transportation and Material Moving 28 $31,875.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 91 $87,865.00 39 $72,083.00
Business and Financial 25 $58,750.00 39 $55,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $66,250.00 15 $55,156.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $56,500.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $61,250.00 9 $44,688.00
Legal 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $35,625.00 46 $35,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $130,417.00 82 $47,500.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 12 $19,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00 76 $20,104.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $35,417.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 27 $50,515.00
Sales 65 $50,313.00 47 $9,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 75 $33,854.00 72 $24,485.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $47,188.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $57,083.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $38,125.00 11 $26,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 28 $31,875.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 752 households in Teutopolis, with an average household size of 2.41 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 524 families in Teutopolis with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 435 35 54 228
Average Household Size 3.13 2.26 2.04 1.17
Total Families 435 35 54 0
Average Household Size 3.12 2.26 1.98 0

Poverty

Of the 524 families in Teutopolis, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Teutopolis:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 804 housing units in Teutopolis, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 752 93.53%
Vacant 52 6.47%

25.75% of the total 804 housing units in Teutopolis are rental units. This is approximately 207 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 523 are occupied by the owner - or 65.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Teutopolis is $569.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Teutopolis that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    22
  • Less than $500
    95
  • $500 to $999
    105
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Teutopolis is $175,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Teutopolis that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    44
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    127
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    143
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    152
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    35
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Teutopolis. The chart below shows the number of properties in Teutopolis that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    116
  • 1940 to 1949
    60
  • 1950 to 1959
    121
  • 1960 to 1969
    91
  • 1970 to 1979
    118
  • 1980 to 1989
    89
  • 1990 to 1999
    89
  • 2000 to 2009
    59
  • 2010 to 2013
    43
  • 2014 or later
    18

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Teutopolis that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    146
  • 2 vehicles available
    320
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    257

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Teutopolis get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Teutopolis that commute to work in a particular way.

16.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Teutopolis.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    103
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    178
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    298
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    183
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    19
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    44
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    9
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    15
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    22
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    45
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Teutopolis, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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