21-541: South Wilmington is a village in Grundy County , Illinois , United States . The population was 710 at the 2020 census . Although the name might indicate proximity to the city of Wilmington , South Wilmington is approximately 11 miles southwest of Wilmington, and is separated from it by several communities, including Gardner , Braceville , Godley , and Braidwood . South Wilmington came into existence August 23, 1900. The first election for village officers
42-468: A female householder with no husband present, and 37.37% were non-families. 28.62% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 2.36. The village's age distribution consisted of 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
63-535: A house taken there from Braidwood that had belonged to Ed Blandey. The second family was that of Patrick Corrigan, who came to take charge of the hotel which was built by the C. W. and C. Coal Company, it being the first to be put in South Wilmington. In 1899 the coal company commenced to build new houses and sell them to their employees, and a great many were moved in from the surrounding towns of Braceville, Braidwood, Coal City, and Clarke City. A meeting of
84-429: 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 a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
105-422: Is divided into seventeen townships : 41°17′N 88°26′W / 41.29°N 88.43°W / 41.29; -88.43 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures 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
126-728: Is land and 12 square miles (31 km ) (2.9%) is water. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Morris have ranged from a low of 13 °F (−11 °C) in January to a high of 85 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −24 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 103 °F (39 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.59 inches (40 mm) in February to 4.16 inches (106 mm) in June. As of
147-523: The 2010 United States Census , there were 50,063 people, 18,546 households, and 13,431 families residing in the county. The population density was 119.8 inhabitants per square mile (46.3/km ). There were 19,996 housing units at an average density of 47.8 per square mile (18.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 93.7% white, 1.2% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.2% of
168-534: 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 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
189-676: The center of population of Illinois was in Grundy County, just northeast of the village of Mazon . Illinois's state fossil , the unique and bizarre Tully Monster , was first found in Mazon Creek . Grundy County is home to Dresden Generating Station —the first privately financed nuclear power plant built in the United States—and the Morris Operation —the only de facto high-level radioactive waste storage site in
210-461: The poverty line , including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. Grundy County, Illinois Grundy County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois . According to the 2020 census , it has a population of 52,533. Its county seat is Morris . Grundy County is part of the Chicago - Naperville - Elgin , IL- IN - WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . In 2010,
231-532: The United States. Grundy County was established on February 17, 1841. It was formed out of LaSalle County and named after U.S. Attorney General Felix Grundy (1777–1840). The county was well known for its coal mines and attracted miners from Pennsylvania and other regions to work its deposits. The 1883 Diamond Mine Disaster occurred in Grundy County. The disaster took the lives of 69 men and boys who were trapped underground when water broke through into
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#1732779604003252-451: The citizens was held in the fall of 1899 and donations were asked for the commencement of a school for the benefit of the few children here. School commenced that same fall, being held in an old store building which had been moved in on Third Avenue. Miss Carrie Peart was employed as the first teacher. The miners would pay a fee of twenty-five cents per week to operate the school and to pay Miss Carrie Peart. The people responded so generously to
273-428: The mine after days of heavy rain and the pumps could not keep up with the rising water. 22 bodies were eventually recovered, the remaining 44 were left in the mine and the mine was sealed. Today a marker stands near where it was believed the majority of victims were entombed. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 430 square miles (1,100 km ), of which 418 square miles (1,080 km )
294-490: The population. In terms of ancestry, 28.3% were German , 23.0% were Irish , 12.7% were Italian , 9.4% were Polish , 8.6% were English , 7.1% were Norwegian , and 3.0% were American . Of the 18,546 households, 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.6% were non-families, and 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
315-654: The request for funds that by the fall of 1900, a 4-room schoolhouse was ready in District 74, and in May 1902, four more rooms were added. The first religious services held in South Wilmington were by the Baptist Sunday School in the fall of 1900. They were conducted in what was known as the Prophet Building, which was moved from Gardner. Rev. J. Blodgett and John C. Wilson organized it. and F. E. Floyd
336-402: The village was 95.49% White , 0.00% African American , 0.00% Native American , 0.00% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.99% from other races , and 3.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.23% of the population. There were 297 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.20% were married couples living together, 3.37% had
357-472: Was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age was 36.1 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 64,297 and the median income for a family was $ 75,000. Males had a median income of $ 58,491 versus $ 36,592 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 27,895. About 5.2% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over. Grundy County
378-416: Was 35.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 75,156, and the median income for a family was $ 90,833. Males had a median income of $ 71,875 versus $ 35,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 35,967. About 2.7% of families and 7.3% of the population were below
399-461: Was born in South Wilmington in 1907. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, South Wilmington has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.27 km), all land. As of the 2020 census there were 710 people, 297 households, and 186 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,443.09 inhabitants per square mile (557.18/km). There were 314 housing units at an average density of 638.21 per square mile (246.41/km). The racial makeup of
420-484: Was held September 10, 1899, and the first set of officers elected were: Robert McXulty, St., president; Mike Finn, clerk; Walter Ferguson, treasurer; Charles McLean, constable; William Walker, street commissioner; Levi Simms, police magistrate, and William Purdy, Martin Ferrero. Patrick Corrigan, Hugh Young and John Hammer, trustees. The family of Mr. Gibson Simpson were the first to locate at South Wilmington, moving into
441-475: Was the first superintendent. Later, a church building was moved from Braceville to host the Baptist services. in 1901. Rev. J. Blodgett was the first pastor. The church was organized the same year, but only remained by itself a short time, becoming a mission of Gardner, until February 6, 1910, when it became once more a separate church. Louis Bottino (1907–1979), Illinois state representative and educator,
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