Elmwood, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Elmwood is a city in Peoria County
, Illinois
, United States
. The population was 1,945 at the 2000 census. Elmwood is part of the Peoria, Illinois
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. Growth in the city of Peoria is extending towards Elmwood, in addition to the village of Dunlap.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,945 people, 772 households, and 565 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,577.1 people per square mile (610.5/km²). There were 806 housing units at an average density of 653.5 per square mile (253.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.71% White, 0.15% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% from other races
, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 772 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,500, and the median income for a family was $51,505. Males had a median income of $37,981 versus $22,557 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,797. About 2.4% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
and is host to some of his works. The most notable is the statue called "The Pioneers
", which is situated in Elmwood Central Park. Elmwood is also the birthplace of L. R. Kershaw
, who was an early land developer, banking executive and pioneer cattle breeder in Indian Territory, which later became Oklahoma.
On the night of Saturday, June 5, 2010, two tornadoes touched down in Elmwood, destroying city hall and other area buildings, bringing down limbs and power lines, and damaging the roof of a theater. There are plans to rebuild some of their most treasured buildings like the community center and city hall. Although Elmwood suffered a great deal from the tornado many of Elmwood businesses re-opened.
1866
1870
Peoria County, Illinois
Peoria County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 186,494, which is an increase of 1.7% from 183,433 in 2000. Its county seat is Peoria....
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,945 at the 2000 census. Elmwood is part of the Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, in the United States. It is named after the Peoria tribe. As of the 2010 census, the city was the seventh-most populated in Illinois, with a population of 115,007, and is the third-most populated...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Peoria metropolitan area
The Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of five counties in Central Illinois, anchored by the city of Peoria...
. Growth in the city of Peoria is extending towards Elmwood, in addition to the village of Dunlap.
Geography
Elmwood is located at 40°46′42"N 89°58′6"W (40.778378, -89.968355).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,945 people, 772 households, and 565 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,577.1 people per square mile (610.5/km²). There were 806 housing units at an average density of 653.5 per square mile (253.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.71% White, 0.15% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 772 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,500, and the median income for a family was $51,505. Males had a median income of $37,981 versus $22,557 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,797. About 2.4% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
Facts of Interest
Elmwood is the birthplace of the sculptor Lorado TaftLorado Taft
Lorado Zadoc Taft was an American sculptor, writer and educator. Taft was born in Elmwood, Illinois in 1860 and died in his home studio in Chicago in 1936.-Early years and education:...
and is host to some of his works. The most notable is the statue called "The Pioneers
The Pioneers (Elmwood, Illinois)
The Pioneers, also known as Pioneers, is a sculpture in Elmwood, Illinois.Elmwood is the birthplace of the sculptor Lorado Taft and is host to some of his works. The most notable is the statue called "The Pioneers," which is situated in the town's central park.The sculpture was listed on the...
", which is situated in Elmwood Central Park. Elmwood is also the birthplace of L. R. Kershaw
L. R. Kershaw
Leroy Kershaw was an American attorney, banker, businessman, cattleman and political candidate.He is considered one of the pioneers of the Muskogee, Oklahoma, area and the founder of Morris, Oklahoma, in 1904...
, who was an early land developer, banking executive and pioneer cattle breeder in Indian Territory, which later became Oklahoma.
On the night of Saturday, June 5, 2010, two tornadoes touched down in Elmwood, destroying city hall and other area buildings, bringing down limbs and power lines, and damaging the roof of a theater. There are plans to rebuild some of their most treasured buildings like the community center and city hall. Although Elmwood suffered a great deal from the tornado many of Elmwood businesses re-opened.
Business in the 19th century
Here are some typical newspaper advertisements and business directory notices from Elmwood in 1866 and 1870 mentioning some of the companies in Elmwood.1866
- WM. DOUGLAS & Co. Carriage & Wagon Makers, Near the Depot, - Elmwood, Ill. would respectively announce to the Farming community, and all others interested, that they are now fully prepared to manufacture all kinds of Carriages & Lumber Wagons. In a style which they warrant to give satisfaction, in respect to both Workmanship and Materials, the work being done under their immediate inspection, and, good iron and well-seasoned lumber only, being used. Open and Caliche Top Buggies made in the most fashionable style. Lumber Wagons with iron or Wooden Axles or Thimble Skeins, and fitted with Seats and Patent Brakes. One Horse Wagons, etc., got up promptly to order. Re-fitting, Repairing done to order.
1870
- JONES & VANDERVOORT Keep a full stock of Dry Goods, Furnishings, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Carpeting, &. They also have in their employ a first-class Tailor, so that persons can be accommodated with goods ready-made or unmade. They are among the early settlers in the place, and are known to be gentlemen of enterprise and reliability, identifying themselves with every progressive feature of the place.
- CALDWELL & VENN — Manufacture Carriages, Wagons and Buggies, and they do General Blacksmithing on call. They put up just as fine a Carriage as can be turned out of any shop in the State; hence they should receive the patronage of the public, in their line, instead of giving it to other rival shops of the town.