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New Berlin, Illinois

New Berlin (Neues Berlin) is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,346 at the 2010 census, and 1,327 at a 2018 estimate. It is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. New Berlin is home to CUSD #16, New Berlin High School.

Geography
New Berlin is located at 39.72528°N, -89.91194°W (39.725206, -89.911992).

According to the 2010 census, New Berlin has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,030 people, 428 households, and 296 families residing in the village. The population density was 929.3 PD/sqmi. There were 459 housing units at an average density of 414.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.35% White, 0.39% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.68% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 428 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,635, and the median income for a family was $50,139. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $22,614 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,313. About 4.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

History
The Potawatomi Trail of Death passed through here in 1838.

The village was founded in 1865 by a community of mostly German immigrants. Only a very few buildings from the original village still remain on the town's main thoroughfare, old Illinois State Route 54.

Culture
The village is the site of the annual Sangamon County Fair, which is typically held starting on the Wednesday before Father's Day weekend in June.

Sites of interest

 * New Berlin Area Veterans Memorial - Dedicated July 6, 2013.
 * Sangamon County Fairgrounds
 * Danenberger Family Vineyards

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Pawnee, Illinois

Pawnee is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 2,739 at the 2010 census, and 2,651 at a 2018 estimate. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The community is named after the Pawnee Tribe. On August 6, 2023, a large and long-tracked EF2 tornado hit north of Pawnee, Illinois destroying houses and businesses.

On October 13, 1902, the Victor Mine exploded killing six workers. Press reports indicate an explosive charge ignited coal dust in the shaft.

Geography
Pawnee is located at 39.59194°N, -89.58194°W (39.592050, -89.582012).

According to the 2010 census, Pawnee has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 2,647 people, 1,028 households, and 747 families in the village. The population density was 2,221.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,086 housing units at an average density of 911.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.83% White, 0.15% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30%.

Of the 1,028 households 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.4% of households were one person and 12.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06.

The age distribution was 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median household income was $50,787 and the median family income was $54,736. Males had a median income of $37,171 versus $26,304 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,599. About 5.9% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture
Pawnee is loosely represented in the video game Watch Dogs, though the geographic position is quite different. Due to contiguous map size constraints in the open-world game, Pawnee is shown to be relatively close to Chicago; however, it is actually located nearer to the center of Illinois, far from Chicago.

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Pleasant Plains, Illinois

Pleasant Plains is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 802 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was incorporated April 8, 1876

Geography
Pleasant Plains is located at 39.87417°N, -89.92°W (39.874221, -89.920106).

According to the 2010 census, Pleasant Plains has a total area of 1.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 802 people, 310 households, and 228 families residing in the village. The population density was 626.0 PD/sqmi. There were 310 housing units at an average density of 255.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 310 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 20 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. 47.1% of the population was male and 52.9% of the population was female.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,053, and the median income for a family was $51,111. Males had a median income of $38,482 versus $25,446 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,714. About 3.5% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Pleasant Plains Historical Society
In an effort to re-connect to its historical roots, the Pleasant Plains Historical Society was created by mayor Jim Verkuilan and his friends in 2009. Its stated purpose is “To acquire, restore and maintain historical sites surrounding the community.” The Historical Society promptly took steps to purchase the Clayville, Illinois site, a goal accomplished in 2010. Clayville, a Lincoln-era stagecoach stop, had been operated by a predecessor of the University of Illinois Springfield from the 1970s until 1992. The Pleasant Plains Historical Society's affiliate, Clayville Historic Site, now operates the stagecoach stop and 1824 tavern building.

Notable people

 * Peter Cartwright, politician and Methodist church leader
 * William J. Frey, Illinois state legislator, farmer, and businessman
 * James F. Short Jr., sociologist

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Riverton, Illinois

Riverton is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,455 at the 2010 census, up from 3,062 in 2000. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Riverton was founded by John Taylor in 1837. Originally named Judy's Ferry for the ferry crossing the Sangamon River there, then Jamestown, after politician James Shields, the village was successful for about a decade, producing lumber for a planned railroad. When it was discovered that the railroad was badly constructed and unreliable, Jamestown fell into economic distress and the land on which it sat was sold. The town was sold to Joseph Loose of Maryland, then again to John D. Keedy, a Springfield distiller. Land south of Jamestown was purchased and a distillery was put up. Yet again, the properties were lost, first mortgaged to Jacob Bunn, then given as a claim settlement to Parley L. Howlett, another distiller. Jamestown was soon renamed Howlett, Shields had fallen from popularity, and a new flour mill and coal mine caused a short-lived boom. Despite their success, most of Howlett was sold to Jacob Bunn to pay off debt. Bunn started selling the lots to the residents, the only owner to do so. After a state requirement was passed preventing communities from being named after people, Howlett was rechristened as Riverton in the 1870s. In 1876, train robber Jesse James spent a night in Riverton while en route to a bank heist in Minnesota. Al Capone also reportedly used Riverton as one of his hideouts. Riverton historically had a higher immigrant population than other small towns in the Springfield area due to the coal mining industry.

Geography
Riverton is located at 39.84833°N, -89.54028°W (39.848305, -89.540166).

According to the 2010 census, Riverton has a total area of 2.216 sqmi, of which 2.18 sqmi (or 98.38%) is land and 0.036 sqmi (or 1.62%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,048 people, 1,236 households, and 845 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,497.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,311 housing units at an average density of 644.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.92% White, 0.10% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 1,236 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,531, and the median income for a family was $49,150. Males had a median income of $35,278 versus $26,421 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,678. About 6.3% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Justin Allgaier (born 1986), NASCAR driver; childhood resident of Riverton.
 * Nellie McAleney Revell (1873-1958), writer and publicist, born in Riverton
 * Mike Tisdale (born 1989), center with the Philadelphia 76ers and DJK Würzburg (Germany); grew up in Riverton.

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Sherman, Illinois

Sherman is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,673 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was hit by a high end EF-2 tornado in the March 31st outbreak.

Geography
Sherman is located at 39.8922°N, -89.60478°W.

According to the 2010 census, Sherman has a total area of 3.235 sqmi, of which 3.19 sqmi (or 98.61%) is land and 0.045 sqmi (or 1.39%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,871 people, 962 households, and 771 families residing in the village. The population density was 933.5 PD/sqmi. There were 989 housing units at an average density of 321.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.74% White, 0.31% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population. White alone - 3,161 (96.3%) Two or more races - 51 (1.6%) Asian alone - 40 (1.2%) American alone - 22 (0.7%) Hispanic - 8 (0.2%)

There were 962 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. An estimated 1.2% of households are same-sex couples. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

As of 2016, the median income for a household in the village was $94,695. Males had a median income of $59,582 versus $47,421 for females. The median property value for the village was $217,200. None of the families and 1.47% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
Sherman is part of the Williamsville-Sherman Community Unit School District #15. Williamsville CUSD #15 was one of five area schools awarded the Bright Star Award for educational excellence at the elementary and high school level.

Places of Interest
The Rail Golf Course, an 18-hole golf course and home of the LPGA State Farm Rail Classic from 1976 to 2006.

Route 66 Crossing, a retail and commercial district located on Sherman's north side.

Sherman Village Park, a 10-acre park located on Sherman's south side. The park includes an amphitheatre, pavilions, a pond, and a 1-mile walking/cycling trail.

Sherman-Williamsville Trail, a planned 4.4 mile rail trail linking Sherman and Williamsville.

In popular culture
The Cartoon Network animated series Sym-Bionic Titan takes place in Sherman.

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Southern View, Illinois

Southern View is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,642 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Southern View is located at 39.75639°N, -89.65028°W (39.756260, -89.650370).

According to the 2010 census, Southern View has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,695 people, 798 households, and 453 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,218.4 PD/sqmi. There were 841 housing units at an average density of 1,596.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.34% White, 0.83% African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 1.06% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 798 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,964, and the median income for a family was $47,386. Males had a median income of $32,284 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,633. About 4.7% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
SMTD provides bus service on Routes 12, 14, and 202 connecting Southern View to downtown Springfield and other destinations.

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Spaulding, Illinois

Spaulding is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 873 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Spaulding is in the Riverton School District #14.

Geography
Spaulding is located at 39.86528°N, -89.54167°W (39.865393, -89.541742).

According to the 2010 census, Spaulding has a total area of 0.792 sqmi, of which 0.79 sqmi (or 99.75%) is land and 0.002 sqmi (or 0.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 559 people, 189 households, and 154 families residing in the village. The population density was 719.4 PD/sqmi. There were 195 housing units at an average density of 251.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.57% White, 0.72% Native American, 0.18% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 189 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $67,083, and the median income for a family was $70,455. Males had a median income of $44,375 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,168. About 3.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Justin Allgaier – NASCAR driver

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Thayer, Illinois

Thayer is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 693 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Thayer is located at 39.53917°N, -89.76111°W (39.539071, -89.761008).

According to the 2010 census, Thayer has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 750 people, 276 households, and 203 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,248.4 PD/sqmi. There were 288 housing units at an average density of 479.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.07% White, 0.13% African American, 0.53% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 276 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,031, and the median income for a family was $51,750. Males had a median income of $32,750 versus $24,904 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,933. About 4.1% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Andrew F. Warga, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly elected in 1958

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Williamsville, Illinois

Williamsville is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,476 at the 2010 census, and 1,491 at a 2018 estimate. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is named after Springfield merchant and banker John Williams

Geography
Williamsville is located at 39.95083°N, -89.55083°W (39.950942, -89.550745).

According to the 2010 census, Williamsville has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, all land.

Schools
The Williamsville-Sherman CUSD15 office is located at 800 S. Walnut St., Williamsville, IL 62693 http://www.wcusd15.org/index.php

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,439 people, 531 households, and 417 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,159.0 PD/sqmi. There were 555 housing units at an average density of 447.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.12% White, 0.56% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 531 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $50,238, and the median income for a family was $56,012. Males had a median income of $41,169 versus $30,870 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,201. About 1.8% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Browning, Illinois

Browning is a village in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. The population was 130 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Browning is located at 40.12944°N, -90.3725°W (40.129321, -90.372441).

According to the 2010 census, Browning has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 57 households, and 38 families residing in the village. The population density was 419.0 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 203.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.23% White and 0.77% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population. There were 57 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 16.2% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,107, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,109. There were no families and 3.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.3% of those over 64.

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Camden, Illinois

Camden is a village in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Camden is located at 40.15308°N, -90.77249°W.

According to the 2010 census, Camden has a total area of 0.76 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 97 people, 38 households, and 25 families residing in the village. The population density was 127.3 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 52.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 38 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $20,556 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $9,981. There were 24.1% of families and 33.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 65 years of age.

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Littleton, Illinois

Littleton is a village in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. The population was 197 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Littleton is located at 40.23194°N, -90.61889°W (40.231956, -90.618948).

According to the 2010 census, Littleton has a total area of 1.17 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 197 people, 69 households and 50 families residing in the village. The population density was 169.3 /sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 65.3 /sqmi. The racial make up was 98.48% White, 1.02% African American, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.55% of the population.

There were 69 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.29.

29.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median household income was $43,750 and the median family income was $47,875. Males had a median income of $24,792 and females $26,042. The per capita income was $14,670. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.

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Rushville, Illinois

Rushville is a city in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,005 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Schuyler County. It was first settled by Euro-Americans in 1823.

History
In 1823, Calvin Hobart and his family became the region's first settlers. When Schuyler County was first established in 1825, it originally contained portions of the counties of Pike, Fulton, and Brown. Benjamin Rush's hometown of Rushton changed its name to "Rushville" in 1826.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Rushville has a total area of 1.65 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,212 people, 1,397 households, and 888 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,043.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,530 housing units at an average density of 973.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, 0.06% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 1,397 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,450, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $27,582 versus $20,631 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,180. About 7.5% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Rushville is home to the Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5. Students attend Washington Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, Schuyler-Industry Middle School, and Rushville-Industry High School which are all located in Rushville.

Spoon River College holds for-credit classes at its learning center in Rushville.

Point of interest
Murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department. In 1938 artist Rainey Bennett painted an oil on canvas mural for the post offices in Rushville titled, Hart Fellows - Builder of Rushville.

Notable people

 * Larry Ball, NFL linebacker for the 1972 Miami Dolphins. (Super Bowl VII Champion) Also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions. Graduated from Rushville High School.
 * Ralph Luther Criswell, city council member (Los Angeles, California)
 * William H. Dieterich, US senator
 * Russell R. Dohner, Medical Doctor
 * Francis M. Drake, 16th Governor of Iowa, born in Rushville
 * Wesley Clair Mitchell, economist, born in Rushville
 * William H. Ray, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois
 * Edward W. Scripps, newspaper publisher and founder of The E. W. Scripps Company, born in Rushville
 * Ellen Browning Scripps, philanthropist
 * James E. Scripps, publisher
 * Pinkney H. Walker, Chief Justice of Illinois Supreme Court, lived in Rushville

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Alsey, Illinois

Alsey is a village in Scott County, Illinois, USA. The population was 246 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Alsey was originally called Smithfield, and under the latter name was laid out in 1870 by Alsey R. Smith, and named for him. A post office called Alsey has been in operation since 1872.

Geography
Alsey is located at 39.56028°N, -90.43361°W (39.560288, -90.433730).

According to the 2010 census, Alsey has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, of which 0.55 sqmi (or 98.21%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 1.79%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 246 people, 97 households, and 67 families residing in the village. The population density was 441.7 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 183.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.78% White and 1.22% Native American.

There were 97 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $18,214 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,652. About 4.2% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.4% of those 65 or over.

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Bluffs, Illinois

Bluffs is a village in Scott County, Illinois, United States. The population was 715 at the 2010 census. It was briefly (1969–1971) the location of the WJJY TV Mast, the tallest structure (1,610 feet tall - 491 m) built to that date in Illinois.

Bluffs is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Bluffs is located at 39.74944°N, -90.535°W (39.749376, -90.534884).

According to the 2010 census, Bluffs has a total area of 0.89 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 748 people, 307 households, and 210 families residing in the village. The population density was 736.9 PD/sqmi. There were 330 housing units at an average density of 325.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.60% White, 0.27% Asian, 0.13% from other races.

There were 307 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,531, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $36,354 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,705. About 6.7% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Exeter, Illinois

Exeter is a village in Scott County, Illinois, United States. The population was 70 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Exeter is located at 39.71917°N, -90.49611°W (39.719091, −90.496028).

According to the 2010 census, Exeter has a total area of 0.69 sqmi, all land.

History
Exeter was given the name of the origin of its founders, Exeter, New Hampshire.

The Potawatomi Trail of Death passed through here in 1838.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 70 people, 27 households, and 17 families residing in the village. The population density was 101.5 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 46.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.57% White and 1.43% Native American.

There were 27 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 15.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,968. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Glasgow, Illinois

Glasgow is a village in Scott County, Illinois, United States. The population was 170 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Glasgow is located at 39.55028°N, -90.48083°W (39.550309, -90.480761).

According to the 2010 census, Glasgow has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 170 people, 66 households, and 52 families residing in the village. The population density was 168.1 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 71.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 66 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,172. About 16.0% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Manchester, Illinois

Manchester is a village in southeast Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 354. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Manchester is located at 39.54194°N, -90.32944°W (39.541840, -90.329390).

According to the 2010 census, Manchester has a total area of 1.06 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 136 households, and 99 families residing in the village. The population density was 341.8 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 141.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 136 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,964 versus $21,528 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,728. About 8.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

History
The Village re-established the village fire department in the summer of 1997. The department grew exponentially until 2009 when Mayor Ron Drake took over as Fire Chief and bankrupted the department. The Village still has two of the fire trucks, but has no members who know how to operate them or is licensed to drive them, including Mayor Drake.

2013 mass murder
On April 24, 2013, a shooting left six people dead (including one unborn child) and another injured. The suspect Ricky Smith, a nephew of the village's mayor, Ron Drake, was killed in a gunfight with police.

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Naples, Illinois

Naples is an incorporated town in Scott County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 100 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The Potawatomi Trail of Death passed through here in 1838.

Geography
Naples is located at 39.75389°N, -90.60806°W (39.753973, -90.608111).

According to the 2010 census, Naples has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 134 people, 45 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 221.6 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 120.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.51% White, 0.75% Native American, 0.75% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.48% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 51.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $26,667. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,719. There were 26.7% of families and 29.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 35.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Winchester, Illinois

Winchester is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,593 at the 2010 census. Winchester is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Winchester has a total area of 1.13 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,650 people, 727 households, and 460 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,551.3 PD/sqmi. There were 778 housing units at an average density of 731.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.88% White and 0.12% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 727 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $40,592. Males had a median income of $31,410 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,354. About 6.8% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Greene Vardiman Black, the father of modern dentistry was born near Winchester. His descendants practiced medicine there through the 1960s.
 * Stephen Douglas moved to Winchester when he was 20 years old in 1833 to teach school. He had forty students who paid him $3 each per quarter.  Douglas taught himself the law after school and soon left Winchester to work as a lawyer.
 * George O'Donnell, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates; born in Winchester
 * Clyde Summers, labor lawyer and law professor at the Yale Law School and University of Pennsylvania Law School, subject of In re Summers

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Stephen Pearl Andrews

Stephen Pearl Andrews (1812–1886) was an American libertarian socialist, individualist anarchist, linguist, political philosopher, and outspoken abolitionist.

Early life and work
Andrews was born in Templeton, Massachusetts on March 22, 1812, the youngest of eight children of the Reverend Elisha Andrews and his wife Ann Lathrop. He grew up thirty-five miles northeast in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Andrews went to Louisiana at age 19 and studied and practiced law there. Appalled by slavery, he became an abolitionist. He was the first counsel of Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines in her celebrated suits. Having moved to Texas in 1839, Andrews and his family were almost killed because of his abolitionist lectures and had to flee in 1843. Andrews travelled to England, where he was unsuccessful at raising funds for the abolitionist movement back in the United States.

While in England, Andrews became interested in Isaac Pitman's new shorthand writing system and upon his return to the United States he taught and wrote about the shorthand writing system and devised a popular system of phonographic reporting. To further this, he published a series of instruction books and edited two journals, The Anglo-Saxon and The Propagandist. Andrews devised a "scientific" language he called Alwato in which he was wont to converse and correspond with pupils. At the time of his death, Andrews was compiling a dictionary of Alwato which was published posthumously. A remarkable linguist, he also became interested in phonetics and the study of foreign languages, eventually teaching himself "no fewer than 32" languages.

By the end of the 1840s, he began to focus his energies on utopian communities. Fellow individualist anarchist Josiah Warren was responsible for Andrew's conversion to radical individualism and in 1851 they established Modern Times in Brentwood, New York. He was elected an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1846. In 1857, Andrews established the Unitary Homes on East 14 St. and Stuyvesant St. in New York City. By the 1860s, he was propounding an ideal society called pantarchy which is a society with a voluntary government strongly connected with a New Catholic Church and from this he moved on to a philosophy he called universology which stressed the unity of all knowledge and activities. He was also among the first Americans to discover Karl Marx and the first to publish his Communist Manifesto in the United States.

Andrews was one of the first to use the word scientology. The word is defined as a neologism in his 1871 book The Primary Synopsis of Universology and Alwato: The New Scientific Universal Language. In the 1870s, Andrews promoted Joseph Rodes Buchanan's psychometry besides his own universology predicting that a priori derived knowledge would supersede empirical science as exact science. Andrews was also considered a leader in the religious movement of spiritualism. Anarcho-syndicalist Rudolf Rocker called Andrews a significant exponent of libertarian socialism in the United States.

The sovereignty of the individual
Andrews talks in his writings about the sovereignty of the individual and how it relates to his political views. In The Science of Society, he says: "Socialism proclaims that the Individual has an inalienable right to that social position which his powers and natural organization qualify him, and which his tastes incline him to fill, and, consequently, to that constitution or arrangement of the property relations, and other relations of society, whatsoever that may be, which 'will enable him to enjoy and exercise that right,—the adaptation of social conditions to the wants of each Individual, with all his peculiarities and fluctuations of taste, instead of the moulding of the Individual into conformity with the rigid requirements of a preconcerted social organization. If this be a correct statement of the essential nature of Protestantism, Democracy, and Socialism, then Protestantism, Democracy, and Socialism are not actuated by three distinct principles at all. They are simply three partial announcements of one generic principle, which lies beneath all these movements, and of which they are the legitimate outgrowths or developments, modified only by the fact of a different application of the same principle. This great generic principle, which underlies every manifestation of that universal unrest and revolution which is known technically in this age as "Progress" is nothing more nor less than "The sovereignty of the individual." It is that which is the central idea and vital principle of Protestantism; it is that which is the central idea and vital principle of Democracy; and it is that which is the central idea and vital principle of Socialism."

Andrews considered the sovereignty of the individual to be "the basis of harmonious intercourse amongst equals, precisely as the equal Sovereignty of States is the basis of harmonious intercourse between nations mutually recognizing their independence of each other."

Wage theory
Andrews supported a socialistic system of employment and wages based on labor notes. Andrews believed that in the capitalist system within which he was living individuals were not receiving a wage commensurate with the amount of labor they exerted, saying:

"(...) the 'Wages System' is essentially proper and right. It is a right to that one man employ another, it is right that he pay him wages, and it is right that he direct him absolutely, arbitrarily, if you will, in the performance of his labor, while, on the other hand, it is the business of him who is employed implicitly to obey, that is, to surrender any will of his own in relation to a design not his own, and to conceive and execute the will of the other. [...] It is right that the great manufacturer should plan, and either alone, or through the aid of assistants under his direction, organize his mammoth establishment. It is right that he should employ and direct his hundreds, or his five hundred men. [...] It is not in any, nor in all of these features combined, that the wrong of our present system is to be sought and found. It is in the simply failure to do Equity. It is not that men are employed and paid, but that they are not paid justly."

For Andrews, to be paid "justly" was to be paid according to the "Cost Principle" which held that individuals should be paid according to the amount of labor they exert rather than according to the benefit that another receives from that labor (the latter being called the "Value Principle"). To help make this simple, like Josiah Warren, he advocated an economy that uses labor notes. Labor notes are a form of currency marked in labor hours (adjusted for different types of labor based on their difficulty or repugnance). In this way, it is not how much the employer values the employee's labor that determines the employee's pay, but simply how much the employee has labored. For similar reasons, Andrews did not believe people should be paid interest for loaning capital. In other words, he did not see the loaning of capital as requiring any labor or deprivation on the part of the loaner. He insisted that the benefit received from goods or labor is not a just measure of price, writing:

"Every variety of interpretation has been put upon my opinions, usually the least favorable which the imagination of the writer could devise, with a view, apparently, of cultivating still further the natural prejudice existing in the public mind against any one bold enough to agitate the delicate and difficult question of the true relations of the sexes, and the legitimate role which the Passions were intended to play in the economy of the Universe.

In the absence of any readiness on the part of the public to know the truth on the subject, false, extravagant and ridiculous notions have flooded the country in its stead.

I reject and repudiate the interference of the State, precisely as I do the interference of the Church.

A grand social revolution will occur. Tyranny of all kinds will disappear, freedom of all kinds will be revered, and none will be ashamed to confess that they believe in the Freedom of Love."

Andrews was following Warren's labor theory of value and hence Andrews' individualist anarchism is considered a form of economic mutualism.

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Cowden, Illinois

Cowden is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 629 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Cowden has a total area of 0.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 650 people, 238 households, and 159 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,526.3 PD/sqmi. There were 270 housing units at an average density of 673.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.04% White, 0.49% African American, and 1.47% from two or more races.

There were 238 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $32,059. Males had a median income of $31,307 versus $24,792 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,583. About 16.3% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.6% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Findlay, Illinois

Findlay is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 664 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Findlay has a total area of 0.92 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 723 people, 311 households, and 208 families residing in the village. The population density was 786.7 PD/sqmi. There were 339 housing units at an average density of 368.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.48% White, 0.83% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 311 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,962, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $21,438 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,990. About 8.8% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

State parks
Two state parks, Eagle Creek State Park and Wolf Creek State Park, are located near Findlay. Both parks are at Lake Shelbyville — Findlay calls itself "The Heart of Lake Shelbyville" in tourist advertising.

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Herrick, Illinois

Herrick is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 436 at the 2010 census.

According to the 2010 census, Herrick has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 524 people, 197 households, and 136 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,442.8 PD/sqmi. There were 221 housing units at an average density of 608.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.62% White, 0.19% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 197 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,722, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $30,227 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,243. About 18.1% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.2% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Oconee, Illinois

Oconee is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 180 at the 2010 census.

The village was named after the daughter of a local Native American chieftain.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Oconee has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 202 people, 78 households, and 64 families residing in the village. The population density was 560.8 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 238.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 78 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $15,313 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,068. About 3.2% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.2% of those 65 or over.

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Shelbyville, Illinois

Shelbyville is a city in and the county seat of Shelby County, Illinois, United States, along the Kaskaskia River. As of the 2020 census, the population was at 4,674. HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, located in town, is the county's only hospital. Shelbyville is also home to Chautauqua Auditorium.

History
Shelbyville is the home of Josephine Garis Cochran who invented one of the first mechanical dishwashers ever built in 1886. It was exhibited at the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition, where it won "the highest award." Another Shelbyville invention, the first commercial pick-up baler, was designed and developed by Raymore McDonald, as conceived and financed by Horace M. Tallman and his two sons, Leslie and Gentry. These balers were marketed for many years by the Ann Arbor Machine Company of Shelbyville. This concept of field processing of farm forages made a significant contribution to the efficiency and economy of harvesting in the world's agriculture. This basic field pick-up mechanism has been used in over 15 million balers. The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers designated Shelbyville as an historical landmark of agricultural engineering, of which there are only 47 in the entire United States. Mr. Tallman's home has been restored and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Located on West Main Street, the Tallman home is currently part of the Shelby Inn.

Geography
Shelbyville is located at 39.40806°N, -88.79972°W (39.408142, -88.799730).

According to the 2010 census, Shelbyville has a total area of 4.016 sqmi, of which 3.83 sqmi (or 95.37%) is land and 0.186 sqmi (or 4.63%) is water.

Shelbyville was founded in 1827 and named in honor of Isaac Shelby, hero of the Revolutionary War and Governor of Kentucky. The history of Shelbyville begins with Barnett Bone, a Tennessean who, in 1835, built a log cabin along the Kaskaskia River. His cabin eventually became the county courthouse. The first businesses were blacksmith shops, a general store and stage coach stop, and a grist mill.

The terminal moraine of the Wisconsin Glacier is located near Shelbyville. This is referred to as the Shelbyville Moraine.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,700 people, 2,093 households, and 1,345(?) families residing in the city. The population density was 1205.13 PD/sqmi. There were 2,308 housing units at an average density of 619.9(?) per square mile (239.1/km$2$)(?). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White, 0.34% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.

There were 2,093 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,458, and the median income for a family was $39,205. Males had a median income of $31,477 versus $18,710 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,596. About 6.2% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Lake Shelbyville Dam
The Kaskaskia River has been dammed where it breaches the Shelbyville Moraine, forming Lake Shelbyville.

The Army Corps of Engineers broke ground on the dam in 1963, and construction was completed in the early summer of 1970.

Notable people

 * George A. Bowman (1890–1957), Wisconsin State Assembly member
 * Orval Caldwell (1895–1972), painter and one-time president of the Art Institute of Chicago
 * George D. Chafee (1839–1927), Illinois state legislator and lawyer
 * Josephine Cochran (1839–1913), invented and patented the dishwasher (1886)
 * Augusta Cottlow (1878–1954), concert pianist
 * Jesse Monroe Donaldson (1895–1970), served as Postmaster General of the United States (1947–1953)
 * Howland J. Hamlin (1850–1909), served as Illinois Attorney General (1901–1905)
 * Samuel Wheeler Moulton (1821–1905), Illinois politician, Congressman, considered the father of public education in Illinois, lived in Shelbyville (1849–1905)
 * Robert Marshall Root (1863–1937), noted Midwestern tonalist and impressionist painter
 * Anthony Thornton (1814–1904), state representative (1851–1852), Congressman (1865–1867) and Supreme Court of Illinois justice (1870–1873); debated Abraham Lincoln in Shelbyville (1856)

Education
Shelbyville is home to Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 which also includes Shelbyville High School and was once home to Sparks College, a business trade school, founded in 1908 that closed in 2009.

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Sigel, Illinois

Sigel is an incorporated town in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 329 at the 2020 census.

The town was named after Franz Sigel, (1824–1902), a Union general in the American Civil War.

Geography
Sigel is located at 39.22611°N, -88.49528°W (39.226214, -88.495161).

According to the 2010 census, Sigel has a total area of 0.288 sqmi, of which 0.28 sqmi (or 97.22%) is land and 0.008 sqmi (or 2.78%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 386 people, 141 households, and 97 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,411.6 PD/sqmi. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 563.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.22% White, 0.52% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,607, and the median income for a family was $51,500. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $22,656 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,933. About 2.4% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jack Berch, singer, was born in Sigel.

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Stewardson, Illinois

Stewardson is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 734 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Stewardson has a total area of 0.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 747 people, 305 households, and 204 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,235.0 PD/sqmi. There were 334 housing units at an average density of 552.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.33% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.40% from two or more races.

There were 305 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,923, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $27,981 versus $20,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,586. About 10.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over. Stewardson's website address is http://www.stewardsonil.com

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Strasburg, Illinois

Strasburg is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 531 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Strasburg has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 603 people, 208 households, and 139 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,141.9 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 420.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 208 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 33.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,673, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,313 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,102. About 6.0% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Tower Hill, Illinois

Tower Hill is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 611 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Tower Hill has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 609 people, 232 households, and 170 families residing in the village. The population density was 607.1 PD/sqmi. There were 256 housing units at an average density of 255.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.52% White, 0.33% Native American, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 232 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,909, and the median income for a family was $35,500. Males had a median income of $26,136 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,208. About 13.1% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois

Windsor is a city in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,079 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.630 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,125 people, 466 households, and 317 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,820.3 PD/sqmi. There were 523 housing units at an average density of 846.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.84% White, 0.36% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 466 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,095, and the median income for a family was $40,250. Males had a median income of $27,100 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,002. About 6.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Alorton, Illinois

Alorton (formerly Alcoa) was a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. Incorporated in 1944, it was one of three municipalities that merged to form the city of Cahokia Heights on May 6, 2021; the other two were the village of Cahokia and the city of Centreville. Prior to merger, Alorton had a population of 1,566 and land area of 1.8 sqmi in the 2020 Census.

The name Alorton is most likely an abbreviation of "aluminum ore town".

Geography
Alorton was located at 38.58417°N, -90.11778°W (38.584094, -90.117720).

According to the 2010 census, Alorton had a total area of 1.83 sqmi, of which 1.8 sqmi (or 98.36%) is land and 0.03 sqmi (or 1.64%) is water.

2000 Census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,749 people, 886 households, and 670 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,545.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,000 housing units at an average density of 562.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 1.56% White, 97.09% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.25% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 886 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.5% were married couples living together, 46.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 39.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $17,860, and the median income for a family was $19,833. Males had a median income of $21,579 versus $20,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $8,777. About 41.3% of families and 47.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 57.8% of those under age 18 and 26.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
, the United States Postal Service operates the Alorton Post Office.

Education
Curtis Miller Alternative High School is located in Alorton.

Neely Elementary School was formerly located in Alorton.

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Belleville, Illinois

Belleville is a city in and the county seat of St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. The population was 42,404 at the 2020 census, making it the most populated city in the Metro East region of Greater St. Louis, and in all of Southern Illinois. Due to its proximity to Scott Air Force Base, the city has a significant population of military and federal civilian personnel. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville and home to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.

History
George Blair named the city of Belleville in 1814, after the French phrase belle ville, meaning "beautiful city". Because Blair donated an acre of his land for the town square and an additional 25 acre adjoining the square for the new county seat, the legislature transferred the county seat from the village of Cahokia. The latter had been established by French colonists as a mission village in the late 17th century.

Belleville was incorporated as a village in 1819, and became a city in 1850. Major immigration in the mid-19th century to this area occurred following revolutions in Germany, and most of the European-American population is of German ancestry. Many of the educated Germans fled their homeland after the failure of the German Revolution in 1848. Belleville was the center of the first important German settlement in Illinois. By 1870, an estimated 90% of the city's population was either German-born or of German descent.

After the Civil War, Belleville became a manufacturing center producing nails, printing presses, gray iron castings, agricultural equipment, and stoves. Belleville became known as "The Stove Capital of the World." The first brewery in Illinois was established in Belleville. In 1868, Gustav Goelitz founded the candy company that is known today as "Jelly Belly."

An immense deposit (400000 acre) of bituminous coal was found in St. Clair County. By 1874, some farmers had become coal miners. One hundred shaft mines were in operation in and around Belleville. The coal brought the steam railroad to town, which allowed for the transport of many tons of coal to be shipped daily from Belleville to St. Louis on the west side of the Mississippi River, for use in its industries, homes and businesses. Later, Belleville had the first electric trolley in the state.

The first style of houses in Belleville were simple brick cottages, known locally as "German street houses" or "row houses." Architectural styles flourished in greater variety, featuring American Foursquare, French Second Empire, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Victorian. The Belleville Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, comprises 73 contributing properties.

The "Old Belleville Historic District," was defined and recognized in 1974 and is the city's first historic district. The city also has designated two more historic districts: "Hexenbuckel" (est. in 1991) and "Oakland" (est. in 1995).

Belleville's early German immigrants were educated, with most of them having graduated from German universities. They were nicknamed "Latin Farmers" because of this. After 1836 Gustav Koerner contributed to establish the city's public library. The Belleville Public Library is the state's oldest, predating the Illinois State Library by three years. The German settlers also founded choral and dramatic groups, as well as literary societies. They established one of the first kindergartens in the country here.

In 1990, as reported by the Belleville News-Democrat using the US Census data, the city surpassed the neighboring city of East St. Louis to become the most populated city in the Metro East and Southern Illinois.

The National Civic League recognized Belleville in 2011 as one of the ten recipients of the All-America City Award. Belleville is coterminous with the now defunct Belleville Township.

In 2021, residents of the Illinois city elected Patty Gregory as Belleville's first female Mayor.

Geography
Belleville is located at 38.52167°N, -89.99528°W (38.521567, −89.995208).

According to the 2010 census, Belleville has a total area of 23.49 sqmi, of which 22.74 sqmi (or 98.83%) is land and 0.269 sqmi (or 1.17%) is water. Richland Creek flows through much of Belleville.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 41,410 people, 17,603 households, and 10,420 families living in the city. The population density was 2,196.4 PD/sqmi. There were 19,142 housing units at an average density of 1,015.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.51% White, 15.51% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63%.

Of the 17,603 households 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 35.1% of households were one person and 14.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.95.

The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median household income was $35,979 and the median family income was $46,426. Males had a median income of $33,361 versus $25,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,990. About 9.3% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 Census, there were 44,478 people, 18,795 households, 11,081 families living in the city. The population density was. The racial makeup of the city was 69.8% White, 25.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population

Of the 18,795 households 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38% were married couples living together, 16.4 had a female householder with no man present, and 41% were non-families. 34.4% of households were one person and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age of older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9.

The age distribution was 23.3% under the age of 18, and 12.9% over the age of 65.

Arts and culture
The Belleville Philharmonic Society was formed in 1866, making it the second oldest philharmonic orchestra in the country. With the increase in the black population and migrants from the South, musicians developed who played blues and jazz; later rock clubs were added to the scene.

Jay Farrar (now of Son Volt), Mike Heidorn, and Jeff Tweedy (now of Wilco) of the now-defunct alt country group Uncle Tupelo are from Belleville. Another major musician was Neal Doughty, keyboardist for 1970s rock band REO Speedwagon.

National Register of Historic Places

 * Belleville Historic District
 * Gustave Koerner House
 * Knobeloch-Seibert Farm

Sports

 * Rowdies Rugby Football Club – the only rugby football club in the Belleville area.
 * Lindenwood Stadium is a college football stadium with alternating red and gray stripes. It has been called "The nation's most original (hideous) football field."
 * Belleville was home to the Belleville Stags (1947–1949), who were a minor league baseball team. The Stags were charter members of the Illinois State League and remained when the league changed names to the Mississippi–Ohio Valley League in 1949, eventually becoming today's Midwest League in 1956. The Stags played at the Belleville Athletic Field and were named and supported by their namesake, Stag Beer. The Stags were an affiliate of the New York Yankees (1949) and St. Louis Browns (1947–1948).

Education
Belleville Township High School District 201 is the public high school district.

Within Belleville are four high schools; namely, the public Belleville High School-East and Belleville High School-West (of the high school district), and the private Althoff Catholic High School (of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville), and Governor French Academy.

In addition, small portions of the city are within these districts: East St. Louis School District 189 (which operates East St. Louis Senior High School), Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 (which operates Mascoutah Community High School), and Freeburg Community High School District 77 (which operates Freeburg Community High School).

Belleville is also home to numerous grade school districts, including Belleville School District 118, Belle Valley School District 119, Harmony Emge School District 175, Signal Hill School District 181, Whiteside School District 115, and Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70.

Parochial grade schools include St. Peter's Cathedral, St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, St. Teresa, Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady Queen of Peace, and Zion Lutheran School. The Catholic schools belong to the diocese.

Higher education in Belleville includes Southwestern Illinois College, a public community college.

The city was formerly home to Lindenwood University – Belleville from 2009 to 2020.

Media
The Belleville News-Democrat, is the city's daily newspaper. The News-Democrat is part of the McClatchy chain and covers the Metro East region and Southwestern Illinois. The city is also served by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the area's major metropolitan daily. Belleville receives the signals of most radio and TV stations based in St. Louis.

Transportation
Belleville has three St. Louis MetroLink stations connecting it to St. Louis and the network via light rail: Memorial Hospital, Belleville, and College.

Illinois State Highways 15, 158, 159, 177, 13 and 161 all pass through Belleville. Belleville is also adjacent to Interstate highways 64 and 255. I-64 is an east–west highway extending from Wentzville, Missouri to Virginia Beach, Virginia and is the major route from Belleville to downtown St. Louis. I-255 is part of a system of expressways that together form a loop around St. Louis.

Belleville has a bicycle trail that runs through the city from Southside Park to Southwestern Illinois College and Scott Air Force Base; it is mainly used for recreational purposes.

Belleville's area airports are Scott Air Force Base and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, which is served by Allegiant Air. The nearest major airport with regularly scheduled commercial passenger service is St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Healthcare
Bethany Place in Belleville provides services for those with HIV/AIDS.

Notable people

 * Ninian Edwards (1775–1833), 3rd Governor of Illinois
 * John Reynolds (1788–1865), 4th Governor of Illinois
 * William Henry Bissell (1811–1860), 11th Governor of Illinois
 * Black Beaver (1806–1880), Delaware Native American leader, scout, and rancher
 * Charles Romyn Dake, 19th-century American homeopathic physician and writer
 * Lea DeLaria, American comedian, actress, and jazz singer
 * Buddy Ebsen, American actor and dancer
 * Jay Farrar, American songwriter and musician
 * Mary Lynne Gasaway Hill, poet, writer, professor at St. Mary's University, Texas and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
 * Bob Goalby, Professional golfer, winner of the 1968 Masters Tournament
 * Sandra Magnus, American engineer and a former NASA astronaut
 * Darius Miles, former American professional basketball player
 * James T. Mitchell (1834–1915), chief justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
 * Edward P. Petri, Illinois state representative, sheriff, and businessman
 * Mary Ellen Richmond, constructed the foundations for the scientific methodology development of professional social work and is considered as the mother of social casework.
 * Jeff Tweedy, musician, songwriter, author, and record producer
 * Kevin Von Erich, an American retired professional wrestler
 * Stephen R. Wigginton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois from 2010 to 2015.
 * Jimmy Connors, American former world No. 1 tennis player

Sister city
Belleville has one sister city:
 * 🇩🇪 Paderborn, Germany

title: Belleville, Illinois