Tremont, Illinois | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 40°31′32″N89°29′26″W / 40.52556°N 89.49056°W [1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Tazewell |
Founded | 1834 |
incorporated | July 1835 |
Area | |
• Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
• Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,277 |
• Density | 1,921.52/sq mi (741.77/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP Code(s) | 61568 |
Area code | 309 |
FIPS code | 17-75965 |
GNIS feature ID | 2400000 [1] |
Wikimedia Commons | Tremont, Illinois |
Website | tremontil.com |
Tremont is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,277 at the 2020 census. Tremont is located 14 miles southeast of Peoria.
James Chapman settled in the Tremont area in 1820, followed by William Sterling, William and James Broyhill, Michael Trout, and David Lackland. [3] [4] [5] Margaret E. Lackland was the first to be born in the new settlement. [4] A post office was established in 1835 and the first postmaster was Wiliam Sampson. [3] [4] Josiah James and J. H. Harris laid out the village, built a school house, and built a church. [3] [4] Tremont was governed under district control until March 11, 1835, when it was organized as a town. [3]
Tremont became the seat of Tazewell County in 1836. [6] [3] [7] John Harris donated 20 acres of land, and the citizens raised $2,000 to bring the county seat to the town. [3] The two-story red brick courthouse was 40 by 60 feet with Grecian columns and an octagonal cupola topped with a weathervane. [3] [4] [5] Construction began in 1837 and completed in 1839. [7] [4] Due to a political rivalry, the county seat transferred back to Pekin in 1849. [7] [6]
Tremont was also host to Abraham Lincoln during his travels as a lawyer before his advancement into higher office. [8] Lincoln visited the Tremont Courthouse in 1842; here, James Shields challenged him to a duel. [3] Lincoln last spoke in Tremont on August 30, 1858. [9] A marker now stands in commemoration of the courthouse. [10]
According to the 2010 census, Tremont has a total area of 0.94 square miles (2.43 km2), all land. [11]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1850 | 461 | — | |
1870 | 437 | — | |
1880 | 417 | −4.6% | |
1890 | 508 | 21.8% | |
1900 | 768 | 51.2% | |
1910 | 782 | 1.8% | |
1920 | 976 | 24.8% | |
1930 | 798 | −18.2% | |
1940 | 935 | 17.2% | |
1950 | 1,138 | 21.7% | |
1960 | 1,558 | 36.9% | |
1970 | 1,942 | 24.6% | |
1980 | 2,096 | 7.9% | |
1990 | 2,088 | −0.4% | |
2000 | 2,029 | −2.8% | |
2010 | 2,236 | 10.2% | |
2020 | 2,277 | 1.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census [12] |
Tremont is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
As of the census [13] of 2010, there were 5,500 people, 900 households, and 750 families residing in the village and the surrounding upscale subdivisions and agricultural areas. There are 4 main subdivisions of Tremont: Lake Windemere, Royal Colony, Hickory Hills and Lake Knolls. The population density was 2,128.8 inhabitants per square mile (821.9/km2). There were 835 housing units at an average density of 876.1 per square mile (338.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.50% White, 0.50% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.
There were 816 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $85,137, and the median income for a family was $89,800. Males had a median income of $61,118 versus $44,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $41,888. About 2.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.
As of 2018, there are 5 churches, 2 grocery stores, 1 coffee shop, 1 fast food restaurant, 1 diner, 1 seasonal ice cream shack and 6 bars located in the township limits. There are also 4 gas stations, 2 banks, a library, and a fitness center. Tremont Medical Clinic (now known as OSF Healthcare Tremont) provides the services of two general practice physicians (one specializing in women's issues), two nurse practitioners, and a physician assistant. A full listing is available in the Tremont, Illinois Business Directory. [14]
The largest employer is R.A. Cullinan. [ citation needed ] Precision Planting (AGCO) is located several miles south of Tremont. [15]
The headquarters of the Tazewell County Health Department are in Tremont.
There are three public schools in Tremont: Tremont Grade School, Tremont Middle School, and Tremont High School. In 2004, the Tremont School District was honored with three awards from the State of Illinois, including the Bright A+ Award, the Bright Star Award, and the Financial Recognition Award. [16]
The Tremont District Library is at the heart of the community. In addition to being able to check out books, movies, and other materials, the library frequently has activities for patrons of all ages. A few of the services they provide are: interlibrary loans, delivery to homebound patrons, and public computers, to name a few. The library is also a facility to locate resources for researching local history and genealogical materials. [17]
Tremont is most well known in central Illinois for its annual summer festival, the Tremont Turkey Festival. [18] The festival draws 20,000-30,000 people into the small village for the weekend. The festival includes free entertainment, bed races, an antique tractor pull, pageant, parade, craft and antique vendors, and a carnival. Tremont hosted its 50th Turkey Festival in 2015. [19] The festival has remained entirely volunteer-run since 1966 and features turkey sandwiches and strawberry shortcake. [20]
Carroll County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,721. Its county seat is Carrollton, while its largest village is Minerva. It is named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. Carroll County is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area. It is in the Appalachian Ohio region.
Tazewell County is located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 131,343. Its county seat and largest city is Pekin. It is pronounced with a short "a", to rhyme with "razz" rather than "raze."
Piatt County is a county in Illinois. According to the 2020 United States Census, it had a population of 16,673. Its county seat is Monticello.
Dallas City is a city in Hancock and Henderson counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population in 2020 stands at an estimate of 805, a decline from the 2010 census of 945, which was a decline from 1,055 in 2000.
Broadwell is a village in Logan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 136 at the 2020 census.
Manito is a village in Mason County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,552 at the 2020 census, down from 1,642 in 2010.
Pekin is a city in and the county seat of Tazewell County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located on the Illinois River, Pekin is the largest city of Tazewell County and the second most populous municipality of the Peoria metropolitan area, after Peoria itself. As of the 2020 census, its population is 31,731. A small portion of the city limits extend into Peoria County. It is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Pittsfield is a city in and the county seat of Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,576 at the 2010 census, an increase from 4,211 in 2000.
Hennepin is a rural town located on the Illinois River in Putnam County, Illinois, United States. The population was 757 in 2010, an increase of 50 since the 2000 census. It is the county seat and second largest village in Putnam County.
Creve Coeur is a village in Groveland Township, Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 4,934. Creve Coeur is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Green Valley is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. It is south of Pekin near the county border along Illinois State Route 29. The population was 709 at the 2010 census
Hopedale is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 865 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is also home to a small number of restaurants, general stores, parks, and the Hopedale Medical Complex.
Mackinaw is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States, and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its population was 1,950 at the 2010 census.
Marquette Heights is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,824 at the 2010 census. Marquette Heights is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Morton is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,117 at the 2020 census. Morton is a suburb of Peoria, located southeast of Peoria, and is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community holds a yearly Morton Pumpkin Festival for four days every September, and claims that "99 percent of the world's canned pumpkin is produced in Morton," earning it the designation "Pumpkin Capital of the World".
North Pekin is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,573 at the 2010 census. North Pekin is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
South Pekin is a village in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 996 at the 2020 census and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Washington is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Washington is on U.S. Route 24 and Illinois Route 8, northeast of East Peoria. The population was 16,071 at the 2020 census, a 48.2% percent increase over 2000. It is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Tazewell is a town in and the county seat of Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,165 at the 2000 census, 2,218 at the 2010 census, and 2,348 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Tazewell, Virginia, which itself was named for Henry Tazewell (1753–1799), a U.S. senator from Virginia.
The Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of six counties in Central Illinois, anchored by the city of Peoria. As of the 2020 census, the area had a population of 402,391. The City of Peoria, according to the 2020 US Census Bureau, has 113,150 people.