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Groveland Township, Tazewell County, Illinois
Groveland Township, Tazewell County, township, in Tazewell County, Illinois. Groveland Township, Tazewell County had 18,418 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,854 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,513 (±42). GEOID 1717931940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,418
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,854 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,513 ±42
Median household income
$65,830
±$7,660 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$154,400
±$9,279 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$931
±$85 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Groveland Township, Tazewell County and what county is it in?
Groveland Township, Tazewell County is a township in Tazewell County, Illinois. It covers 38.0 square miles of land, 496 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Groveland Township (Tazewell County): Creve Coeur (village, 4,934 in 2020) and Marquette Heights (city, 2,541 in 2020). Part of Pekin (city), East Peoria (city) and Morton (village) also lie in it.
Groveland Township, Tazewell County is in the Peoria, IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Groveland Township, Tazewell County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,418 people lived in Groveland Township, Tazewell County on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 18,854 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,513 (±42).
| Measure | Groveland Township, Tazewell County | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,513±42 | 130,290 | −411 |
| Households | 8,229±349 | 54,051 | +544 |
| Average household size | 2.24±0.09 | 2.35 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 8,957±382 | 58,731 | +738 |
Groveland Township, Tazewell County's population since 2000
From 18,376 in 2000 to 18,418 in 2025: up 0.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Groveland Township, Tazewell County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Groveland Township, Tazewell County?
The median resident of Groveland Township, Tazewell County is 43.0 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Groveland Township, Tazewell County | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±2.9 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±2.2 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±2.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 49.9%±1.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.2%±2.1 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±1.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±2.4 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7%±3.1 pts | 28.4% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5%±2.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Groveland Township, Tazewell County earn?
Half of Groveland Township, Tazewell County's 8,229 households earn less than $65,830 a year (±$7,660), against $77,982 in Tazewell County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $76,141 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Groveland Township, Tazewell County | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,830±$7,660 | $77,982 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,950±$6,055 | $97,832 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,887±$2,576 | $41,190 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±3.4 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.6%±9.4 pts | 11.6% | +12.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1%±3.2 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5%±1.8 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±3.6 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Groveland Township, Tazewell County?
Owners occupy 83.5% of Groveland Township, Tazewell County's occupied homes and renters 16.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 by its owner (±$9,279). The median renter pays $931 a month including utilities, and 54.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Groveland Township, Tazewell County | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,400±$9,279 | $167,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $931±$85 | $909 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.1%±13.2 pts | 35.4% | +25.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,359±$78 | $1,455 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.5%±3.1 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.5%±3.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 8,957±382 | 58,731 | +738 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±5.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.5%±2.9 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.7%±3.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3%±2.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Groveland Township, Tazewell County work and get to work?
80.7% of Groveland Township, Tazewell County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Groveland Township, Tazewell County | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6%±3.1 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 3.6% | −3.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.7%±3.7 pts | 79.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.3%±1.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±3.7 pts | 11.0% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±1.9 | 20.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Groveland Township, Tazewell County?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Groveland Township, Tazewell County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,993 (Tract 204) to $81,400 (Tract 215).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 215Tazewell County | 6,491 | $81,400 |
| Tract 204Tazewell County | 4,621 | $47,993 |
| Tract 203.02Tazewell County | 4,540 | $70,432 |
| Tract 203.01Tazewell County | 4,317 | $81,393 |
| Tract 205Tazewell County | 4,327 | $72,155 |
| Tract 216.03Tazewell County | 6,174 | $126,650 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Groveland Township, Tazewell County) · Census block assignment files
How does Groveland Township, Tazewell County compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Groveland Township, Tazewell County is the 652nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 100th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Groveland Township, Tazewell County ranks 950th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 100th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 625th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 780th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 950th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 675th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 795th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 682nd | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 495th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 744th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 468th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 415th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 320th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,150th | 1,382 |
Groveland Township, Tazewell County's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Groveland Township, Tazewell County?
9 of the 57 figures for Groveland Township, Tazewell County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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