Warrensburg, Illinois

Warrensburg, Illinois
Village
Location in Macon County, Illinois
Warrensburg Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°55′52″N89°3′41″W / 39.93111°N 89.06139°W / 39.93111; -89.06139
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Macon
Township	Illini
Area [1]
• Total	0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
• Land	0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	700 ft (200 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	1,110
• Density	1,524.73/sq mi (588.30/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	62573
Area code	217
FIPS code	17-78916
Website	warrensburgil.com

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°55′52″N89°3′41″W / 39.93111°N 89.06139°W / 39.93111; -89.06139 (39.931102, -89.061326). ^[3] Illinois Route 121 passes through the northeast side of the village, leading southeast 9 miles (14 km) to Decatur, the county seat, and northwest 14 miles (23 km) to Mount Pulaski.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Warrensburg has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.89 km²), all land. ^[1]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	503		—
1910	504		0.2%
1920	490		−2.8%
1930	517		5.5%
1940	456		−11.8%
1950	549		20.4%
1960	681		24.0%
1970	811		19.1%
1980	1,372		69.2%
1990	1,274		−7.1%
2000	1,289		1.2%
2010	1,210		−6.1%
2020	1,110		−8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 1,289 people, 500 households, and 364 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,900.6 inhabitants per square mile (733.8/km²). There were 527 housing units at an average density of 777.0 per square mile (300.0/km²). 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

• John L. Rotz, Hall of Fame jockey, winner of 1970 Belmont Stakes
• Margie Wright, softball coach and Hall of Famer

References

1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
2. "P1. Race – Warrensburg village, Illinois: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links

• Official website