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'''Mendon''' is a village located in [[Adams County, Illinois]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the village had a total population of 883.
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'''Mendon''' is a village in [[Adams County, Illinois|Adams County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 872 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It is part of the [[Quincy, Illinois|Quincy]], IL&ndash;[[Missouri|MO]] [[Quincy micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].


The village is named after [[Mendon, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n204 205]}}</ref>
== Geography ==
Mendon is located at 40&deg;5'18" North, 91&deg;17'4" West (40.088241, -91.284458)[[Geographic references#1|<sup>1</sup>]].


==History==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of 1.9 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (0.7 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 1.9 km&sup2; (0.7 mi&sup2;) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Mendon was platted in 1833 under the name of Fairfield. However, there was another [[Fairfield, Illinois|Fairfield in Illinois]], so the village name was changed to Mendon.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://history.rays-place.com/il/adams-mendon.htm |title=History of Mendon Illinois |access-date=October 15, 2007 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201033752/http://history.rays-place.com/il/adams-mendon.htm |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Demographics ==
==Geography==
Mendon is located at {{coord|40|5|18|N|91|17|4|W|type:city}} (40.088241, -91.284458).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of [[2000]], there are 883 people, 348 households, and 238 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] is 467.0/km&sup2; (1,207.5/mi&sup2;). There are 373 housing units at an average density of 197.3/km&sup2; (510.1/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the village is 99.66% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.00% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.11% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.11% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.


According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Mendon has a total area of {{convert|0.86|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
There are 348 households out of which 34.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% are non-families. 26.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.08.


The community is in northwest Adams County on [[Illinois Route 61]]. [[Illinois Route 336]] passes approximately one-half mile to the east. [[Quincy, Illinois|Quincy]] is eleven miles to the south-southwest. The headwaters of [[Ursa Creek]] arise southeast of the community and it flows to the west passing the south side of the community.<ref>''Illinois Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 6th ed., 2010, p.47 {{isbn|0899333214}}</ref>
In the village the population is spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.9 males.


==Demographics==
The median income for a household in the village is $35,139, and the median income for a family is $41,750. Males have a median income of $30,370 versus $20,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village is $15,267. 8.0% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 10.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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|align=left|1880= 652
|1890= 640
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|1920= 645
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|1940= 637
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|1980= 979
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|2000= 883
|2010= 953
|2020= 872
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1748307 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 872 people, 394 households, and 287 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|1,017.50|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 376 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|438.74|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.41% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.69% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.90% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 394 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.38% were married couples living together, 12.94% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.16% were non-families. 26.14% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.23% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 2.62.

The village's age distribution consisted of 29.6% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $56,000, and the median income for a family was $73,750. Males had a median income of $39,167 versus $30,268 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $23,663. About 7.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Registered Historic Places==
*[[Lewis Round Barn]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.mendonillinois.com/ Village of Mendon official website]
*[https://archive.today/20130201033752/http://history.rays-place.com/il/adams-mendon.htm Early history of Mendon, Illinois]

{{Adams County, Illinois}}

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[[Category:Villages in Adams County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Quincy, Illinois micropolitan area]]
[[Category:1833 establishments in Illinois]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1833]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 06:49, 21 December 2024

Mendon, Illinois
Village
Lewis Round Barn
Lewis Round Barn
Location of Mendon in Adams County, Illinois.
Location of Mendon in Adams County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 40°5′18″N 91°17′4″W / 40.08833°N 91.28444°W / 40.08833; -91.28444
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyAdams
TownshipMendon
Government
 • MayorDavid Wittler
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2)
 • Land0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
[2]
764 ft (233 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
872
 • Density1,017.50/sq mi (393.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62351
Area code217
FIPS code17-48307
GNIS feature ID2399313[2]
Wikimedia CommonsMendon, Illinois
Websitewww.mendonillinois.com

Mendon is a village in Adams County, Illinois, United States. The population was 872 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The village is named after Mendon, Massachusetts.[3]

History

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Mendon was platted in 1833 under the name of Fairfield. However, there was another Fairfield in Illinois, so the village name was changed to Mendon.[4]

Geography

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Mendon is located at 40°5′18″N 91°17′4″W / 40.08833°N 91.28444°W / 40.08833; -91.28444 (40.088241, -91.284458).[5]

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Mendon has a total area of 0.86 square miles (2.23 km2), all land.[6]

The community is in northwest Adams County on Illinois Route 61. Illinois Route 336 passes approximately one-half mile to the east. Quincy is eleven miles to the south-southwest. The headwaters of Ursa Creek arise southeast of the community and it flows to the west passing the south side of the community.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880652—
1890640−1.8%
1900627−2.0%
19106402.1%
19206450.8%
1930580−10.1%
19406379.8%
1950625−1.9%
196078425.4%
197088312.6%
198097910.9%
1990854−12.8%
20008833.4%
20109537.9%
2020872−8.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the 2020 census[9] there were 872 people, 394 households, and 287 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,017.50 inhabitants per square mile (392.86/km2). There were 376 housing units at an average density of 438.74 per square mile (169.40/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.41% White, 0.69% from other races, and 3.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 394 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.38% were married couples living together, 12.94% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.16% were non-families. 26.14% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.23% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 2.62.

The village's age distribution consisted of 29.6% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $56,000, and the median income for a family was $73,750. Males had a median income of $39,167 versus $30,268 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,663. About 7.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Registered Historic Places

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mendon, Illinois
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 205.
  4. ^ "History of Mendon Illinois". Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2007.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ Illinois Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 6th ed., 2010, p.47 ISBN 0899333214
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
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