Schuyler County, Illinois

Schuyler County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 7,544.[1] Its county seat is Rushville.[2]

Schuyler County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°10′N 90°37′W
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1825
Named forPhilip Schuyler
SeatRushville
Largest cityRushville
Area
 • Total441 sq mi (1,140 km2)
 • Land437 sq mi (1,130 km2)
 • Water4.1 sq mi (11 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,544
 • Estimate 
(2018)
6,907
 • Density17/sq mi (6.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district18th
Websitewww.schuylercountyillinois.com

History

Schuyler County was formed in 1825 out of Pike and Fulton counties. It is named for Philip Schuyler, member of the Continental Congress and Senator from New York.

  • Schuyler County (1825), with unorganized territory, Warren County, and Mercer County assigned to it.[3]
  • Schuyler County (1826–1830), with McDonough County assigned to it.
  • Schuyler (1830–1839), with McDonough County becoming organized.
  • Schuyler in 1839, when the creation of Brown County reduced Schuyler to its present borders.

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 441 square miles (1,140 km2), of which 437 square miles (1,130 km2) is land and 4.1 square miles (11 km2) (0.9%) is water.[4]

Climate and weather
Rushville, Illinois
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel[5]

In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Rushville have ranged from a low of 15 °F (−9 °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 February 1905 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.55 inches (39 mm) in January to 5.14 inches (131 mm) in May.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18406,972—
185010,57351.6%
186014,68438.9%
187017,41918.6%
188016,249−6.7%
189016,013−1.5%
190016,1290.7%
191014,852−7.9%
192013,285−10.6%
193011,676−12.1%
194011,430−2.1%
19509,613−15.9%
19608,746−9.0%
19708,135−7.0%
19808,3652.8%
19907,498−10.4%
20007,189−4.1%
20107,5444.9%
2018 (est.)6,907[6]−8.4%
US Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,544 people, 3,040 households, and 2,014 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 17.3 inhabitants per square mile (6.7/km2). There were 3,459 housing units at an average density of 7.9 per square mile (3.1/km2).[4] The racial makeup of the county was 95.5% white, 3.2% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 26.8% were American, 20.2% were German, 13.1% were English, and 12.0% were Irish.[12]

Of the 3,040 households, 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.8% were non-families, and 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age was 43.6 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $43,686 and the median income for a family was $51,654. Males had a median income of $40,998 versus $28,810 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,649. About 8.6% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.[13]

Politics

Schuyler County is located in Illinois's 18th Congressional District and is currently represented by Republican Darin LaHood. For the Illinois House of Representatives, the county is located in the 93rd district and is currently represented by Republican Norine Hammond. The county is located in the 47th district of the Illinois Senate, and is currently represented by Republican Jil Tracy.

In presidential elections, Schuyler County usually favors Republican candidates, having voted for Democratic presidential candidates in only four elections during the period of 1944–2016. Since 1944, the Democratic candidate has won a majority of the vote in Schuyler County only once (in 1964).

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 65.8% 2,524 28.0% 1,075 6.1% 235
2012 53.0% 2,069 44.3% 1,727 2.7% 106
2008 47.8% 1,833 49.5% 1,900 2.8% 106
2004 59.6% 2,403 39.5% 1,594 0.8% 34
2000 55.1% 2,077 42.1% 1,587 2.9% 108
1996 42.6% 1,597 43.6% 1,636 13.8% 516
1992 37.9% 1,512 41.3% 1,650 20.9% 833
1988 53.6% 2,178 45.9% 1,866 0.5% 22
1984 61.9% 2,515 37.8% 1,533 0.3% 13
1980 62.8% 2,799 32.4% 1,445 4.9% 216
1976 56.4% 2,635 43.1% 2,014 0.4% 20
1972 66.0% 2,994 33.8% 1,534 0.1% 6
1968 60.0% 2,760 32.1% 1,475 7.9% 365
1964 49.1% 2,417 50.9% 2,504 0.0% 0
1960 59.0% 3,047 41.0% 2,115 0.0% 2
1956 58.2% 3,068 41.5% 2,189 0.3% 13
1952 61.3% 3,295 38.6% 2,076 0.1% 4
1948 49.7% 2,519 48.6% 2,464 1.8% 91
1944 51.8% 2,801 47.3% 2,555 0.9% 49
1940 48.8% 3,318 50.0% 3,404 1.2% 81
1936 43.5% 3,029 55.8% 3,885 0.6% 43
1932 35.0% 2,075 63.8% 3,782 1.2% 73
1928 54.0% 3,011 45.6% 2,542 0.4% 23
1924 46.2% 2,729 48.4% 2,860 5.4% 317
1920 53.9% 2,800 43.4% 2,258 2.7% 141
1916 41.6% 2,595 54.3% 3,392 4.1% 255
1912 20.3% 694 50.0% 1,714 29.8% 1,020
1908 43.3% 1,622 50.1% 1,876 6.6% 247
1904 45.3% 1,636 46.6% 1,682 8.2% 295
1900 44.2% 1,791 53.5% 2,167 2.3% 92
1896 43.4% 1,848 54.8% 2,334 1.9% 79
1892 41.2% 1,563 49.6% 1,880 9.3% 351

Communities

City

Villages

Unincorporated communities

Extinct communities

Townships

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". US 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.
  4. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  5. "Monthly Averages for Rushville IL". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  7. "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  11. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  12. "Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  13. "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  14. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  15. Schuyler County IL - Coal Mining Towns (accessed 27 December 2018)
  16. Layton IL Roadside Thoughts (accessed 27 December 2018)

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