Warrensburg, Illinois Explained

Warrensburg, Illinois
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Label:Warrensburg
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the United States
Coordinates:39.9311°N -89.0614°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Macon
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Illini
Established Title:Founded
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Village president
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.89
Area Total Sq Mi:0.73
Area Land Km2:1.89
Area Land Sq Mi:0.73
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Elevation Ft:700
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:1110
Population Density Km2:588.30
Population Density Sq Mi:1524.73
Timezone1:CST
Utc Offset1:-6
Timezone1 Dst:CDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:62573
Area Code:217
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:17-78916

Warrensburg is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,110 at the 2020 census,[2] down from 1,201 in 2010. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Warrensburg was established in 1841.

Geography

Warrensburg is located in northwestern Macon County at 39.9311°N -89.0614°W (39.931102, -89.061326).[3] Illinois Route 121 passes through the northeast side of the village, leading southeast 9miles to Decatur, the county seat, and northwest to Mount Pulaski.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Warrensburg has a total area of 0.73sqmi, all land.[1]

Demographics

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,289 people, 500 households, and 364 families residing in the village. The population density was 1900.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 527 housing units at an average density of 777sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the village was 97.67% White, 0.62% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 500 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,708, and the median income for a family was $51,458. Males had a median income of $40,341 versus $22,688 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,041. About 2.4% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. Web site: 2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Illinois . United States Census Bureau . February 7, 2023.
  2. Web site: P1. Race – Warrensburg village, Illinois: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171). U.S. Census Bureau. February 7, 2023.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.