Shelby County, Illinois

Coordinates: 39°23′N 88°49′W / 39.39°N 88.81°W / 39.39; -88.81
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Shelby County
UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.shelbycounty-il.com

Shelby County is a

2020 census, it had a population of 20,990.[1] Its county seat is Shelbyville.[2]

History

Shelby County was established in 1827 out of Fayette County. It was named in honor of Isaac Shelby, governor of Kentucky and participant in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Shelby county from the time of its creation to 1829, including a large tract of unorganized territory temporarily attached to it, whose precise border was not defined.[3]
    Shelby county from the time of its creation to 1829, including a large tract of unorganized territory temporarily attached to it, whose precise border was not defined.[3]
  • Shelby County between 1829 and 1839
    Shelby County between 1829 and 1839
  • Shelby County between 1839 and 1843
    Shelby County between 1839 and 1843
  • Shelby County in 1843, reduced to its present borders
    Shelby County in 1843, reduced to its present borders

Geography

According to the

U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 768 square miles (1,990 km2), of which 759 square miles (1,970 km2) is land and 9.5 square miles (25 km2) (1.2%) is water.[4]

Climate and weather

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Source: The Weather Channel[5]
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In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Shelbyville have ranged from a low of 19 °F (−7 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1915 and a record high of 111 °F (44 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.89 inches (48 mm) in February to 4.05 inches (103 mm) in June.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18302,972
18406,659124.1%
18507,80717.2%
186014,61387.2%
187025,47674.3%
188030,27018.8%
189031,1913.0%
190032,1263.0%
191031,693−1.3%
192029,601−6.6%
193025,471−14.0%
194026,2903.2%
195024,434−7.1%
196023,404−4.2%
197022,589−3.5%
198023,9235.9%
199022,261−6.9%
200022,8932.8%
201022,363−2.3%
202020,990−6.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

As of the

2010 United States Census, there were 22,363 people, 9,216 households, and 6,376 families living in the county.[10] The population density was 29.5 inhabitants per square mile (11.4/km2). There were 10,396 housing units at an average density of 13.7 per square mile (5.3/km2).[4] The racial makeup of the county was 98.6% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 25.5% were German, 9.9% were English, 9.8% were American, and 8.8% were Irish.[11]

Of the 9,216 households, 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 43.5 years.[10]

The median income for a household in the county was $44,627 and the median income for a family was $55,655. Males had a median income of $40,119 versus $27,860 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,891. About 7.8% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the

poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.[12]

Census-designated place

The Census Bureau has defined one census-designated place (CDP) in Shelby County.

Government

Townships

Shelby County is divided into these townships:

Communities

Cities

Town

Villages

Other unincorporated communities

Politics

United States presidential election results for Shelby County, Illinois[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 9,426 77.80% 2,504 20.67% 185 1.53%
2016 8,229 74.48% 2,288 20.71% 532 4.81%
2012 6,843 65.55% 3,342 32.01% 254 2.43%
2008 6,396 58.67% 4,245 38.94% 261 2.39%
2004 6,753 63.85% 3,744 35.40% 80 0.76%
2000 5,851 57.57% 4,018 39.54% 294 2.89%
1996 4,215 43.06% 4,249 43.41% 1,324 13.53%
1992 3,631 32.49% 5,101 45.65% 2,443 21.86%
1988 5,370 53.28% 4,650 46.14% 58 0.58%
1984 6,372 59.38% 4,317 40.23% 41 0.38%
1980 6,441 59.12% 3,988 36.61% 465 4.27%
1976 5,234 45.54% 6,172 53.70% 87 0.76%
1972 7,217 62.08% 4,389 37.75% 20 0.17%
1968 5,487 49.27% 4,528 40.66% 1,122 10.07%
1964 4,281 37.66% 7,088 62.34% 0 0.00%
1960 6,872 54.53% 5,720 45.39% 11 0.09%
1956 7,075 56.94% 5,337 42.95% 13 0.10%
1952 7,189 57.65% 5,268 42.25% 12 0.10%
1948 5,282 47.89% 5,589 50.68% 158 1.43%
1944 6,201 50.65% 5,919 48.35% 123 1.00%
1940 7,250 47.71% 7,704 50.69% 243 1.60%
1936 5,795 40.81% 8,186 57.64% 220 1.55%
1932 4,657 35.91% 8,093 62.40% 219 1.69%
1928 7,214 62.58% 4,071 35.31% 243 2.11%
1924 5,605 48.13% 5,265 45.21% 776 6.66%
1920 6,351 53.93% 5,113 43.42% 312 2.65%
1916 5,911 42.61% 7,515 54.18% 445 3.21%
1912 1,431 20.77% 3,467 50.33% 1,991 28.90%
1908 3,312 42.30% 4,065 51.92% 453 5.79%
1904 3,220 46.53% 2,962 42.80% 738 10.66%
1900 3,365 41.38% 4,514 55.52% 252 3.10%
1896 3,071 38.75% 4,709 59.42% 145 1.83%
1892 2,304 32.45% 3,523 49.62% 1,273 17.93%


































See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ White, Jesse. Origin and Evolution of Illinois Counties. State of Illinois, March 2010. [1]
  4. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Shelbyville, Illinois". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  10. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  11. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  12. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved November 12, 2018.

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