years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.98. The township's age distribution consisted of 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $80,313, and the median income for a family was $120,417. Males had a median income of $59,375 versus $46,437 for females. The per capita income for the township was $45,675. About 3.5% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over. Economy In addition to the University of Illinois, Champaign Township is also home to a Kraft Foods plant (and adjacent AC Humko plant). The township's major employers include The University of Illinois, Champaign Unit #4 School District, and Kraft Foods. Numerous township residents are also employed by Parkland College, Kirby Foods, Christie Clinic, Devonshire Group LLC, Amdocs, Hobbico and Horizon Hobby, all of which are in the adjacent city of Champaign, Illinois, as well as by Carle Clinic Association and Provena Health, located in nearby Urbana, Illinois. References United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com Illinois State Archives Townships in Champaign County, Illinois Townships in Illinois 1859 establishments in Illinois Populated places established in 1859