Johnson County, Illinois
Johnson County, Illinois | |
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![]() Johnson County Courthouse in Vienna | |
![]() Location in the U.S. state of Illinois | |
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Founded | 1812 |
Named for | Richard Mentor Johnson |
Seat | Vienna |
Largest city | Vienna |
Area | |
• Total | 349 sq mi (904 km2) |
• Land | 344 sq mi (891 km2) |
• Water | 4.9 sq mi (13 km2), 1.4% |
Population | |
• (2010) | 12,582 |
• Density | 37/sq mi (14/km²) |
Congressional district | 15th |
Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 12,582.[1] Its county seat is Vienna.[2] It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".
History
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Johnson County was organized in 1812 out of Randolph County. It was named for Richard M. Johnson, who was then a U.S. Congressman from Kentucky.[3] In 1813, Johnson commanded a Kentucky regiment at the Battle of the Thames, after which he claimed to have killed Tecumseh in hand-to-hand combat. Johnson went on to be Vice President of the United States.
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Johnson County at the time of its creation to 1816
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Johnson County between 1816 and 1818
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Johnson County between 1818 and 1843
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Johnson County in 1843, when it was reduced to its present size
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 349 square miles (900 km2), of which 344 square miles (890 km2) is land and 4.9 square miles (13 km2) (1.4%) is water.[4]
Climate and weather
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In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Vienna have ranged from a low of 25 °F (−4 °C) in January to a high of 90 °F (32 °C) in July, although a record low of −20 °F (−29 °C) was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 103 °F (39 °C) was recorded in August 2007. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.16 inches (80 mm) in October to 5.16 inches (131 mm) in May.[5]
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Williamson County - north
- Saline County - northeast
- Pope County - east
- Massac County - southeast
- Pulaski County - southwest
- Union County - west
National protected areas
Demographics
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Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1820 | 843 | — | |
1830 | 1,596 | 89.3% | |
1840 | 3,626 | 127.2% | |
1850 | 4,114 | 13.5% | |
1860 | 9,342 | 127.1% | |
1870 | 11,248 | 20.4% | |
1880 | 13,078 | 16.3% | |
1890 | 15,013 | 14.8% | |
1900 | 15,667 | 4.4% | |
1910 | 14,331 | −8.5% | |
1920 | 12,022 | −16.1% | |
1930 | 10,203 | −15.1% | |
1940 | 10,727 | 5.1% | |
1950 | 8,729 | −18.6% | |
1960 | 6,928 | −20.6% | |
1970 | 7,550 | 9.0% | |
1980 | 9,624 | 27.5% | |
1990 | 11,347 | 17.9% | |
2000 | 12,878 | 13.5% | |
2010 | 12,582 | −2.3% | |
Est. 2015 | 12,762 | [7] | 1.4% |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10] 1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1] |
2010
Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:
- 89.0% White
- 8.0% Black
- 0.2% Native American
- 0.2% Asian
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 1.6% Other races
- 3.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
2000
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 12,582 people, 4,584 households, and 3,270 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 36.6 inhabitants per square mile (14.1/km2). There were 5,598 housing units at an average density of 16.3 per square mile (6.3/km2).[4] The racial makeup of the county was 89.0% white, 8.0% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.0% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 17.6% were German, 11.5% were Irish, 10.9% were English, and 6.5% were American.[13]
Of the 4,584 households, 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.7% were non-families, and 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age was 42.2 years.[12]
The median income for a household in the county was $41,619 and the median income for a family was $47,423. Males had a median income of $48,047 versus $30,904 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,402. About 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.[14]
Communities
City
Villages
Unincorporated communities
- Boles
- Bloomfield
- Dixon Springs
- Eagle Point Bay
- Elvira
- Ganntown
- Grantsburg
- Lick Creek
- Mermet
- New Columbia
- Ozark
- Pulleys Mill
- Reevesville
- Reynoldsburg
- Robbs
- Samoth
- Tunnel Hill
- Wartrace
See also
References
- 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 169.
- 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- 1 2 "Monthly Averages for Vienna, Illinois". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ↑ State website
- ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
Further reading
- P.T. Chapman, A History of Johnson County, Illinois. Herrin, IL: Press of the Herrin News, 1925.
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Coordinates: 37°28′N 88°52′W / 37.46°N 88.87°W