Warren County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,707, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 18,735 in 2000. Its county seat
is Monmouth
.
Warren County is part of the Galesburg
Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
. Pike County, consisted of all portions of state North and West of the Illinois River before 1825. Henderson County was formed in 1841 from the western area of Warren County.
Warren County was named for Dr. Joseph Warren
, killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill
in 1775. He is believed to have been the first officer to fall in the Revolutionary War
.
The current courthouse, constructed of red Portage stone, was completed in 1895.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 18,735 people, 7,166 households, and 4,966 families residing in the county. The population density
was 34 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 7,787 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.60% White
, 1.59% Black
or African American
, 0.18% Native American
, 0.34% Asian
, 0.10% Pacific Islander
, 1.10% from other races
, and 1.10% from two or more races. 2.71% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 18.7% were of American
, 17.1% German
, 13.8% English
, 12.2% Irish
and 9.0% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 7,166 households out of which 29.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.70% 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 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 12.40% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,224, and the median income for a family was $42,437. Males had a median income of $30,365 versus $20,453 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,946. About 6.80% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.50% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.
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U.S. state
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of Illinois
Illinois
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. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 17,707, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 18,735 in 2000. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Monmouth
Monmouth, Illinois
Monmouth is a city in and the county seat of Warren County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is the home of Monmouth College and contains Monmouth Park, Harmon Park, North Park, Warfield Park, West Park, South Park, Garwood Park, Buster White Park and the Citizens Lake & Campground. It is the host...
.
Warren County is part of the Galesburg
Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg is a city in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 32,195. It is the county seat of Knox County....
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Galesburg micropolitan area
The Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in west central Illinois, anchored by the city of Galesburg....
.
History
Warren County was organized in 1825 out of Pike CountyPike County, Illinois
Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,430, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 17,384 in 2000...
. Pike County, consisted of all portions of state North and West of the Illinois River before 1825. Henderson County was formed in 1841 from the western area of Warren County.
Warren County was named for Dr. Joseph Warren
Joseph Warren
Dr. Joseph Warren was an American doctor who played a leading role in American Patriot organizations in Boston in early days of the American Revolution, eventually serving as president of the revolutionary Massachusetts Provincial Congress...
, killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775, mostly on and around Breed's Hill, during the Siege of Boston early in the American Revolutionary War...
in 1775. He is believed to have been the first officer to fall in the Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
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.
The current courthouse, constructed of red Portage stone, was completed in 1895.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 543.05 square miles (1,406.5 km²), of which 542.4 square miles (1,404.8 km²) (or 99.88%) is land and 0.65 square miles (1.7 km²) (or 0.12%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Mercer CountyMercer County, IllinoisMercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,434, which is a decrease of 3.1% from 16,957 in 2000. Its county seat is Aledo...
(north) - Knox CountyKnox County, IllinoisKnox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 52,919, which is a decrease of 5.2% from 55,836 in 2000...
(east) - Fulton CountyFulton County, IllinoisFulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 37,069, which is a decrease of 3.1% from 38,250 in 2000. Its county seat is Lewistown. Canton is the largest city. Both cities are southwest of Peoria, and the county is considered...
(southeast) - McDonough County (south)
- Henderson County (west)
Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 18,735 people, 7,166 households, and 4,966 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 34 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 7,787 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.60% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.59% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.10% from two or more races. 2.71% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 18.7% were of American
United States
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, 17.1% German
Germans
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, 13.8% English
English people
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, 12.2% Irish
Irish people
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and 9.0% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 7,166 households out of which 29.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.70% 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 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 12.40% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,224, and the median income for a family was $42,437. Males had a median income of $30,365 versus $20,453 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $16,946. About 6.80% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.50% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.
Air
- MonmouthMonmouth, IllinoisMonmouth is a city in and the county seat of Warren County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is the home of Monmouth College and contains Monmouth Park, Harmon Park, North Park, Warfield Park, West Park, South Park, Garwood Park, Buster White Park and the Citizens Lake & Campground. It is the host...
Municipal Airport
Ground
U.S. Highway 34
U.S. Highway 67
Municipal
- Alexis Police Department, AlexisAlexis, IllinoisAlexis is a village in Mercer and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 863 at the 2000 census.The Warren County portion of Alexis is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Mercer County portion is part of the Davenport–Moline–Rock...
- Monmouth Police Department, MonmouthMonmouth, IllinoisMonmouth is a city in and the county seat of Warren County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is the home of Monmouth College and contains Monmouth Park, Harmon Park, North Park, Warfield Park, West Park, South Park, Garwood Park, Buster White Park and the Citizens Lake & Campground. It is the host...
Cities and towns
- AlexisAlexis, IllinoisAlexis is a village in Mercer and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 863 at the 2000 census.The Warren County portion of Alexis is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Mercer County portion is part of the Davenport–Moline–Rock...
(partly in Mercer CountyMercer County, IllinoisMercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,434, which is a decrease of 3.1% from 16,957 in 2000. Its county seat is Aledo...
) - KirkwoodKirkwood, IllinoisKirkwood is a village in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 794 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- Little YorkLittle York, IllinoisLittle York is a village in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 269 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Little York is located at ....
- MonmouthMonmouth, IllinoisMonmouth is a city in and the county seat of Warren County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is the home of Monmouth College and contains Monmouth Park, Harmon Park, North Park, Warfield Park, West Park, South Park, Garwood Park, Buster White Park and the Citizens Lake & Campground. It is the host...
- RosevilleRoseville, IllinoisRoseville is a village in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,083 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Roseville is located at ....
Unincorporated communities
- CameronCameron, IllinoisCameron is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Cameron is east-southeast of Monmouth. Cameron has a post office with ZIP code 61423. Cameron is at the junction of the old Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and Santa Fe Railroads, both now owned by BNSF....
- Cold Brook
- EleanorEleanor, IllinoisEleanor is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Eleanor is north-northwest of Monmouth....
- GerlawGerlaw, IllinoisGerlaw is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Gerlaw is north-northeast of Monmouth. Gerlaw had a post office, which closed on August 28, 2010....
- LarchlandLarchland, IllinoisLarchland is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Larchland is located along U.S. Route 67 south of Monmouth....
- OrmondeOrmonde, IllinoisOrmonde is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Ormonde is south-southeast of Monmouth....
- PonemahPonemah, IllinoisPonemah is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Ponemah is southeast of Kirkwood....
- Shanghai CityShanghai City, IllinoisShanghai City is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Shanghai City is east-southeast of Alexis....
- SmithshireSmithshire, IllinoisSmithshire is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Smithshire is located along the BNSF Railway line northeast of Fort Madison, Iowa. Smithshire is southwest of Galesburg, Illinois. Smithshire has a post office with ZIP code 61478.Smithshire came into being with...
- Swan CreekSwan Creek, IllinoisSwan Creek is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Swan Creek is south of Roseville....
- Utah
- YoungstownYoungstown, IllinoisYoungstown is an unincorporated community in Warren County, Illinois, United States. Youngstown is south-southeast of Roseville....
Townships
Warren County is divided into these townshipsCivil township
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Hale Township, Warren County, Illinois Hale Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 421 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Kelly Township, Warren County, Illinois Kelly Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 398 at the 2000 census.A small portion of the village of Alexis is located in this township.- External links :***... Lenox Township, Warren County, Illinois Lenox Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 312 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Monmouth Township, Warren County, Illinois Monmouth Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,799 at the 2000 census.The city of Monmouth is located in this township.- External links :***... Point Pleasant Township, Warren County, Illinois Point Pleasant Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 173 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... |
Roseville Township, Warren County, Illinois Roseville Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,341 at the 2000 census.The village of Roseville is located in this township.- External links :***... Spring Grove Township, Warren County, Illinois Spring Grove Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,120 at the 2000 census.A portion of the village of Alexis is located in this township.- External links :***... Sumner Township, Warren County, Illinois Sumner Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 551 at the 2000 census.The village of Little York is located in this township.- External links :***... Swan Township, Warren County, Illinois Swan Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 296 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Tompkins Township, Warren County, Illinois Tompkins Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,040 at the 2000 census.The village of Kirkwood is located in this township.- External links :***... |