25-711: Du Quoin ( / d uː ˈ k ɔɪ n / doo- KOYN ) is a city in Perry County , Illinois , United States. It is best known for hosting the annual DuQuoin State Fair and the Street Machine Nationals. The population is estimated at 5,761 in the 2020 census. The area east of Du Quoin is known as Old Du Quoin . In the early 19th century, Du Quoin was near the Lusk's Ferry Road , an important early road that connected Kaskaskia with Lusk's Ferry on
50-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.6% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.92. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
75-1228: A township form of government. Federal township plats were prepared for each township which include legal descriptions of 14 townships. Perry County has been divided into precincts: Beaucoup, Cutler, Denmark, DuQuoin, Paradise, Pinckneyville, Sunfield, Swanwick, Tamaroa and Willisville. To provide election precincts of similar population based on recent census data, precincts are divided or combined to form election precincts. The election precincts in 2020 were: Beaucoup, Cutler, Du Quoin Number 1, Du Quoin Number 2, Du Quoin Number 3, Du Quoin Number 4, Du Quoin Number 5, Du Quoin Number 6, Du Quoin Number 7, Du Quoin Number 8, Du Quoin Number 9, Du Quoin Number 10, Du Quoin Number 11, Du Quoin Number 12, Pinckneyville Number 1, Pinckneyville Number 2, Pinckneyville Number 3, Pinckneyville Number 4, Pinckneyville Number 5, Pinckneyville Number 6, Pinckneyville Number 7, Pinckneyville Number 8, Sunfield, Swanwick, Tamaroa Number 1, Tamaroa Number 2, and Willisville. Perry County has been reliably Republican county since 2012, when it backed Mitt Romney (R) by nearly 18 points over Illinois native Barack Obama , even as Obama won both Illinois and
100-513: Is a county in Illinois . According to the 2020 census , it had a population of 20,945. Its county seat is Pinckneyville . It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known as " Little Egypt ". Perry County was formed in 1827 out of Jackson and Randolph counties. It was named in honor of Oliver Hazard Perry who defeated the British fleet at the decisive Battle of Lake Erie in
125-569: Is held in late August and early September since 1923. The DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack has hosted different types of racing. It hosted a AAA National Championship race from 1948 to 1955, and a USAC National Championship race from 1955 to 1970. It currently hosts a USAC Silver Crown Series race and a ARCA Menards Series race. From 1957 to 1980, Du Quoin was home to the Hambletonian Stakes , one of
150-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
175-566: Is served by a weekly newspaper, the Weekly-Press . Du Quoin is also served by radio stations WDQN AM 1580/FM 97.1 and WDQN-FM 95.9 FM. A former daily newspaper, the Du Quoin Call, was published from 1895 until 2022. Amtrak , the national passenger rail system, provides service to Du Quoin. Amtrak Train 391, the southbound Saluki , is scheduled to depart Du Quoin at 1:17 pm daily with service to Carbondale . Amtrak Train 393,
200-536: Is water. Perry County is located in Southern Illinois. Pinckneyville, at the center of the county, is approximately 70 miles (110 km) southeast of St. Louis, Missouri and 300 miles (480 km) southwest of Chicago. The Mississippi River lies about 10 miles (16 km) west and southwest of the County at its closest point. The county's topography is mainly flat with some rolling hills. The part of
225-518: The 2010 United States Census , there were 22,350 people, 8,335 households, and 5,622 families residing in the county. The population density was 50.6 inhabitants per square mile (19.5/km ). There were 9,426 housing units at an average density of 21.3 per square mile (8.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 87.9% white, 8.3% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.7% of
250-584: The Ohio River . The road ran easterly out of Steeleville to a point southwest of Du Quoin. There it turned to the southeast to cross the Big Muddy River and head for Lusk's Ferry. Du Quoin had its start at its present location in 1853 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named after Chief Jean Baptiste Ducoigne of the Kaskaskia , an Illiniwek people, who were defeated by
275-461: The Shawnee near here in 1802. The first mayor of Du Quoin was George Spencer Smith. The city of Du Quoin is located in the southeastern portion of Perry County, Illinois. According to the 2010 census, Du Quoin has a total area of 7.061 square miles (18.29 km), of which 6.98 square miles (18.08 km) (or 98.85%) is land and 0.081 square miles (0.21 km) (or 1.15%) is water. Du Quoin
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#1732786766564300-723: The War of 1812 . In its early history, Perry County was mainly an inland pioneer outpost. Early settlers, including some Revolutionary War veterans bearing land grants, moved here from the Eastern United States. These were primarily Protestant settlers. Growth boomed in the 1850s for two reasons: construction of the Illinois Central Railroad through the eastern portion of the county, and the discovery of large coal reserves. Immigrants from Ireland , Poland , Germany , Italy and elsewhere steadily increased
325-870: The poverty line , including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. Du Quoin is home to Marshall Browning Hospital, a 25-bed critical access facility, and two nursing homes. The nearest ICU is 25 miles away, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale . Du Quoin belongs in the Community Unit School District (CUSD) #300 and is composed of: Du Quoin Elementary School, Du Quoin Middle School, and Du Quoin High School. The Elementary and Middle School are in adjoining buildings that do share some common areas.( https://www.duquoinschools.org/ ) The DuQuoin State Fair
350-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
375-402: The city was 90.23% White , 7.23% African American , 0.36% Native American , 0.34% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 0.36% from other races , and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population. There were 2,716 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had
400-552: The country. By 2020 it was so heavily Republican that incumbent Donald Trump beat Democrat Joe Biden by nearly 45 points in his bid for reelection, even as Biden won the race nationally (and Illinois). The county last voted blue, by a very narrow margin of 0.6%, in 2000. The table below includes a list of Perry County's election results at the presidential level. 38°05′N 89°22′W / 38.09°N 89.37°W / 38.09; -89.37 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
425-628: The county seat of Pinckneyville have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 90 °F (32 °C) in July, although a record low of −22 °F (−30 °C) was recorded in January 1912 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded in July 1934. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.61 inches (66 mm) in February to 4.81 inches (122 mm) in May. As of
450-654: The county's eastern border, the part shared with Franklin County , is formed by the Little Muddy River . Beaucoup Creek runs north to south through the county and lies just east of Pinckneyville. The county's topography also features many "strip cut" lakes, lakes left behind following above-ground coal mining. Lakes at two of the county's chief recreation areas, the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds and Pyramid State Recreation Area , were formed this way. In recent years, average temperatures in
475-491: The county's population from 1850 through the 1920s. African Americans also were established in the county during northward migration following the Civil War . Mining continued to be the dominant employment sector through the 1990s. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 447 square miles (1,160 km ), of which 442 square miles (1,140 km ) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km ) (1.2%)
500-744: The most famous events in harness racing , and one of three races comprising the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters . Du Quoin now is best known for Street Machines Nationals and the Du Quoin State Fair. Du Quoin is known for the large amount of Canada Geese that migrate for winter and to nest in Spring. Clutches between 3-8 goslings are common in April and May. [REDACTED] Media related to Du Quoin, Illinois at Wikimedia Commons Perry County, Illinois Perry County
525-446: The population. In terms of ancestry, 32.8% were German , 14.3% were Irish , 10.6% were English , 8.1% were American , and 6.3% were Polish . Of the 8,335 households, 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
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#1732786766564550-472: The same points as the northbound Saluki. Public transit service in Du Quoin is provided by South Central Transit . As of the census of 2000, there were 6,448 people, 2,716 households, and 1,648 families residing in the city. The population density was 939.3 inhabitants per square mile (362.7/km). There were 2,988 housing units at an average density of 435.3 per square mile (168.1/km). The racial makeup of
575-431: The southbound Illini , is scheduled to depart Du Quoin at 9:07 pm daily serving the same point as the southbound Saluki. Amtrak Train 390, the northbound Saluki, is scheduled to depart Du Quoin at 7:51 am daily with service to Centralia, Effingham, Mattoon, Champaign-Urbana , Rantoul , Gilman, Kankakee, Homewood, and Chicago . Amtrak Train 392, the northbound Illini, is scheduled to depart Du Quoin at 4:36 pm daily serving
600-488: Was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 39.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 40,696 and the median income for a family was $ 50,130. Males had a median income of $ 40,768 versus $ 28,377 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,926. About 11.5% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. Perry County never adopted
625-408: Was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 29,124, and the median income for a family was $ 37,688. Males had a median income of $ 33,576 versus $ 18,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,883. About 13.3% of families and 18.1% of the population were below
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