Sumner, Illinois
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Sumner is a city in Lawrence County, Illinois
, United States
. The population was 1,022 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,022 people, 369 households, and 238 families residing in the city. The population density
was 991.0 people per square mile (383.1/km²). There were 425 housing units at an average density of 412.1 per square mile (159.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.16% White, 1.96% African American, 0.49% from other races
, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.
There were 369 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples
living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,489, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $23,068 versus $21,999 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,808. About 13.5% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Sumner, Illinois, which is home to Red Hills State Park
, also is known for Trace Inn Restaurant--which is located in Red Hills State Park. Trace Inn Restaurant offers many delicious sandwich meals and also dinners such as steaks, Ham steaks, trout, tilapia, and more.
Kenny Abell is a famous Pumpkin Grower whom has lived his entire life in the small town of Sumner, IL. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of A & I Pumpkin Farms. A & I Pumpkin Farms began as a little operation, when two friends, Gary Inyart and Kenny Abell began growing pumpkins as a hobby. Their hobby has grown today into a huge operation. Currently the duo grows a wide variety of over 30 different pumpkins and gourds. Currently, their record pumpkin weighs in excess of 150 pounds.
Gary Inyart is a famous Pumpkin Grower whom has lived his entire life in the small town of Sumner, IL. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of A & I Pumpkin Farms. A & I Pumpkin Farms began as a little operation, when two friends, Gary Inyart and Kenny Abell began growing pumpkins as a hobby. Their hobby has grown today into a huge operation. Currently the duo grows a wide variety of over 30 different pumpkins and gourds. Currently, their record pumpkin weighs in excess of 150 pounds.
Illinois
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,022 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Sumner is located at 38°42′57"N 87°51′36"W (38.715935, -87.859910).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,022 people, 369 households, and 238 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 991.0 people per square mile (383.1/km²). There were 425 housing units at an average density of 412.1 per square mile (159.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.16% White, 1.96% African American, 0.49% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.
There were 369 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,489, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $23,068 versus $21,999 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 $14,808. About 13.5% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Well Known For...
Sumner, Illinois is well known for its Dairy Dee Ice cream. Dairy Dee offers many different flavors and also offers a 'Flavor of the Day'. People come for miles to get a taste of the best ice cream around.Sumner, Illinois, which is home to Red Hills State Park
Red Hills State Park
Red Hills State Park is an Illinois state park on in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. The park sits at an elevation of . Red Hills State Park is open for year-round recreation including boating, fishing, hunting, hiking and various winter sports...
, also is known for Trace Inn Restaurant--which is located in Red Hills State Park. Trace Inn Restaurant offers many delicious sandwich meals and also dinners such as steaks, Ham steaks, trout, tilapia, and more.
Kenny Abell is a famous Pumpkin Grower whom has lived his entire life in the small town of Sumner, IL. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of A & I Pumpkin Farms. A & I Pumpkin Farms began as a little operation, when two friends, Gary Inyart and Kenny Abell began growing pumpkins as a hobby. Their hobby has grown today into a huge operation. Currently the duo grows a wide variety of over 30 different pumpkins and gourds. Currently, their record pumpkin weighs in excess of 150 pounds.
Gary Inyart is a famous Pumpkin Grower whom has lived his entire life in the small town of Sumner, IL. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of A & I Pumpkin Farms. A & I Pumpkin Farms began as a little operation, when two friends, Gary Inyart and Kenny Abell began growing pumpkins as a hobby. Their hobby has grown today into a huge operation. Currently the duo grows a wide variety of over 30 different pumpkins and gourds. Currently, their record pumpkin weighs in excess of 150 pounds.