Nilwood Town, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 284 people, 107 households, and 80 families residing in the town. The population density was 610.4 people per square mile (235.68/km˛), it is 293rd least densely populated town in Illinois. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 248.9 per square mile (96.1/km˛). The average household size was 2.65 people, and the average family size was 3.01 people. In the town Age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99 males. The median age is 36.8 years, the median age of male residents at 36.3 and the median age of female residents at 37.5. The racial makeup of the town was 284 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $32386, making it the 369th lowest town by median household income in Illinois. The median income for a family in the town was $34750, making its Illinois's 192nd lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12365, it is Illinois's 98th poorest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $17813, Median income for males is $22500, compared with $13125 for females.
In 2000, 83 pupils and students, of which 46 are male and 37 are female, 29.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 4 nursery or pri school, 8 kindergarten, 51 elementary school, 9 high school and 11 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 284 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 284 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 284 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 283 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 282 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 282 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 281 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 279 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 276 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 275 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 274 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 8 | |
| Elementary school | 34 | 17 | 51 |
| High school | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nilwood town, Illinois | $32386 | $34750 | $12365 |
| Macoupin County, Illinois | $36190 | $43021 | $17298 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |