Morgan County, Illinois

Morgan County, Illinois
Map of Illinois highlighting Morgan County
Location in the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location in the U.S.
Founded 1823
Named for Daniel Morgan
Seat Jacksonville
Largest city Jacksonville
Area
 • Total 572 sq mi (1,481 km2)
 • Land 569 sq mi (1,474 km2)
 • Water 3.5 sq mi (9 km2), 0.6%
Population
 • (2010) 35,547
 • Density 62/sq mi (24/km2)
Congressional district 18th
Time zone Central: UTC−6/−5

Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 35,547.[1] Its county seat is Jacksonville.[2]

Morgan County is part of the Jacksonville, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Springfield-Jacksonville-Lincoln, IL Combined Statistical Area.

History

Morgan County was formed in 1823 out of Greene and Sangamon Counties. It was named in honor of General Daniel Morgan, who defeated the British at the Battle of Cowpens in the American Revolutionary War. General Morgan was serving under General Nathanael Greene at Cowpens.

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 572 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 569 square miles (1,470 km2) is land and 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) (0.6%) is water.[3]

Climate and weather

Jacksonville, Illinois
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel[4]

Average temperatures in the county seat of Jacksonville range from a low of 15 °F (−9 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July; a record low of −28 °F (−33 °C) was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 114 °F (46 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.35 inches (34 mm) in January to 4.86 inches (123 mm) in May.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
183012,714—
184019,54753.7%
185016,064−17.8%
186022,11237.6%
187028,46328.7%
188031,51410.7%
189032,6363.6%
190035,0067.3%
191034,420−1.7%
192033,567−2.5%
193034,2402.0%
194036,3786.2%
195035,568−2.2%
196036,5712.8%
197036,174−1.1%
198037,5023.7%
199036,397−2.9%
200036,6160.6%
201035,547−2.9%
Est. 201634,277[5]−3.6%
US Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 35,547 people, 14,104 households, and 8,851 families residing in the county.[10] The population density was 62.5 inhabitants per square mile (24.1/km2). There were 15,515 housing units at an average density of 27.3 per square mile (10.5/km2).[3] The racial makeup of the county was 90.9% white, 6.0% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.0% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 25.9% were German, 21.6% were American, 15.4% were Irish, and 14.5% were English.[11]

Of the 14,104 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.2% were non-families, and 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age was 40.8 years.[10]

The median income for a household in the county was $44,645 and the median income for a family was $59,185. Males had a median income of $43,609 versus $29,893 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,244. About 11.2% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.[12]

Communities

Cities

Villages

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Morgan County has been reliably Republican from its beginning; the Democratic nominee has gained a plurality only 19% of the time (6 of 32 elections).

Presidential Election Results
Presidential Elections Results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 61.3% 9,076 31.7% 4,696 7.0% 1,028
2012 56.4% 7,972 41.1% 5,806 2.6% 364
2008 49.3% 7,591 48.5% 7,467 2.2% 336
2004 61.9% 9,392 37.2% 5,650 0.9% 138
2000 56.2% 8,058 41.2% 5,899 2.6% 377
1996 44.6% 6,352 43.2% 6,150 12.2% 1,736
1992 40.3% 6,566 39.0% 6,351 20.7% 3,380
1988 59.2% 8,808 40.5% 6,032 0.3% 46
1984 66.4% 10,683 33.3% 5,361 0.3% 53
1980 61.2% 10,406 32.3% 5,483 6.5% 1,108
1976 53.9% 8,885 44.9% 7,403 1.2% 201
1972 66.1% 11,103 33.8% 5,674 0.1% 12
1968 54.5% 8,902 38.5% 6,281 7.0% 1,144
1964 44.0% 7,240 56.1% 9,235 0.0% 0
1960 57.4% 9,791 42.5% 7,259 0.1% 12
1956 61.8% 10,262 38.1% 6,327 0.1% 11
1952 61.0% 10,405 38.9% 6,637 0.0% 4
1948 55.1% 8,398 44.6% 6,798 0.4% 59
1944 56.0% 8,923 43.7% 6,965 0.3% 42
1940 52.6% 10,137 47.1% 9,082 0.3% 64
1936 47.0% 8,844 52.1% 9,800 0.9% 167
1932 43.0% 7,787 56.1% 10,170 1.0% 173
1928 63.5% 10,192 36.2% 5,805 0.3% 49
1924 55.4% 8,223 38.5% 5,721 6.1% 900
1920 62.9% 8,169 34.2% 4,447 2.9% 377
1916 50.3% 7,536 47.4% 7,104 2.4% 358
1912 27.6% 2,090 48.1% 3,648 24.3% 1,844
1908 48.1% 4,019 47.8% 3,993 4.2% 351
1904 51.7% 4,248 40.6% 3,343 7.7% 634
1900 48.7% 4,341 48.4% 4,321 2.9% 260
1896 49.3% 4,317 49.3% 4,323 1.4% 121
1892 43.7% 3,471 50.4% 4,006 5.9% 470

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Monthly Averages for Jacksonville, Illinois". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  5. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  6. ↑ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  10. 1 2 3 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  11. ↑ "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  12. ↑ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  13. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

Coordinates: 39°43′N 90°12′W / 39.71°N 90.20°W / 39.71; -90.20

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