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'''Lomax''' is a village in [[Henderson County, Illinois|Henderson County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 454 at the 2010 census, a decline from 477 in 2000. It is part of the [[Burlington, Iowa|Burlington]], [[Iowa|IA]]&ndash;IL [[Burlington micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Lomax''' is a village in [[Henderson County, Illinois|Henderson County]], Illinois, United States. The population was 404 at the 2020 census,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1744381 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> a decline from 454 in 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1744381| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lomax village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=June 13, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> It is part of the [[Burlington, Iowa|Burlington]], [[Iowa|IA]]–IL [[Burlington micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Lomax is located in southwestern Henderson County. [[Illinois Route 96]] passes through the village, leading east {{convert|5|mi|0}} to [[Illinois Route 94]] north of [[Terre Haute, Illinois|Terre Haute]] and southwest {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[Dallas City, Illinois|Dallas City]] along the [[Mississippi River]].
Lomax is located at {{coord|40|40|47|N|91|4|20|W|type:city}} (40.679763, -91.072341).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the 2010 census, Lomax has a total area of {{convert|1.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lomax has a total area of {{convert|1.19|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=2022-06-29 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1744381
|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
|accessdate=2015-08-04
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1880= 63
|align=left|1880= 63
|1920= 211
|1920= 211
|1930= 410
|1930= 410
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|2000= 477
|2000= 477
|2010= 454
|2010= 454
|2020= 404
|estyear=2015
|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>
|estimate=424
}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0" /> there were 404 people, 174 households, and 132 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|339.78|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 197 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|165.69|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.00% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.00% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.25% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.73% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.95% of the population.
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 477 people, 196 households, and 134 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 457.3 people per square mile (177.1/km²). There were 213 housing units at an average density of 204.2 per square mile (79.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.74% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.21% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.42% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.63% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.73% of the population.


There were 196 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94.
There were 174 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.07% were married couples living together, 11.49% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.14% were non-families. 18.97% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.16.


In the village the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 18.9% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $29,609, and the median income for a family was $36,736. Males had a median income of $30,875 versus $18,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $14,066. About 5.0% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $61,406 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $24,103. About 19.7% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 62.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

==Transportation==
[[Amtrak]]’s ''[[Southwest Chief]]'', which operates between [[Los Angeles]] and [[Chicago]], passes through the town on [[BNSF Railway|BNSF]] tracks, but makes no stop. A [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Complex Historic District|station]] is located in [[Fort Madison, Iowa|Fort Madison]], {{convert|15|mi}} to the west. The ''[[California Zephyr]]'' has [[Burlington station (Iowa)|a stop]] located in [[Burlington, Iowa|Burlington]], which is {{convert|13|mi}} to the north.


==References==
==References==
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{{Henderson County, Illinois}}
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[[Category:Villages in Henderson County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Henderson County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]
[[Category:Burlington, Iowa micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Burlington, Iowa micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Illinois populated places on the Mississippi River]]
[[Category:Illinois populated places on the Mississippi River]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 06:50, 21 December 2024

Lomax, Illinois
Village
Location of Lomax in Henderson County, Illinois.
Location of Lomax in Henderson County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 40°40′45″N 91°04′31″W / 40.67917°N 91.07528°W / 40.67917; -91.07528[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyHenderson
TownshipLomax
Government
 • MayorBrian Grisham
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
 • Land1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
545 ft (166 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
404
 • Density339.78/sq mi (131.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code(s)
61454
Area code217
FIPS code17-44381
GNIS feature ID2398467[1]
Wikimedia CommonsLomax, Illinois

Lomax is a village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 404 at the 2020 census,[3] a decline from 454 in 2010 census.[4] It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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Lomax is located in southwestern Henderson County. Illinois Route 96 passes through the village, leading east 5 miles (8 km) to Illinois Route 94 north of Terre Haute and southwest 6 miles (10 km) to Dallas City along the Mississippi River.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lomax has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188063—
1920211—
193041094.3%
194052026.8%
1950490−5.8%
19605359.2%
19705655.6%
19806016.4%
1990473−21.3%
20004770.8%
2010454−4.8%
2020404−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 404 people, 174 households, and 132 families residing in the village. The population density was 339.78 inhabitants per square mile (131.19/km2). There were 197 housing units at an average density of 165.69 per square mile (63.97/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.30% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.73% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.95% of the population.

There were 174 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.07% were married couples living together, 11.49% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.14% were non-families. 18.97% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.16.

The village's age distribution consisted of 18.9% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $61,406 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,103. About 19.7% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 62.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

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Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, which operates between Los Angeles and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. A station is located in Fort Madison, 15 miles (24 km) to the west. The California Zephyr has a stop located in Burlington, which is 13 miles (21 km) to the north.

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lomax, Illinois
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lomax village, Illinois". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2017.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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