28-494: Ellis Grove is a village in Randolph County , Illinois , United States . The population was 328 at the 2020 census. Ellis Grove is located at 38°0′37″N 89°54′29″W / 38.01028°N 89.90806°W / 38.01028; -89.90806 (38.010394, -89.908123). According to the 2010 census, Ellis Grove has a total area of 0.491 square miles (1.27 km), of which 0.49 square miles (1.27 km) (or 99.8%)
56-434: A female householder with no husband present, 33.5% were non-families, and 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 41.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 45,020 and the median income for a family was $ 55,113. Males had a median income of $ 43,359 versus $ 28,376 for females. The per capita income for
84-1224: A township form of government. Federal township plats were prepared for each township which include legal descriptions of 14 townships. Perry County has been divided into precincts: Beaucoup, Cutler, Denmark, DuQuoin, Paradise, Pinckneyville, Sunfield, Swanwick, Tamaroa and Willisville. To provide election precincts of similar population based on recent census data, precincts are divided or combined to form election precincts. The election precincts in 2020 were: Beaucoup, Cutler, Du Quoin Number 1, Du Quoin Number 2, Du Quoin Number 3, Du Quoin Number 4, Du Quoin Number 5, Du Quoin Number 6, Du Quoin Number 7, Du Quoin Number 8, Du Quoin Number 9, Du Quoin Number 10, Du Quoin Number 11, Du Quoin Number 12, Pinckneyville Number 1, Pinckneyville Number 2, Pinckneyville Number 3, Pinckneyville Number 4, Pinckneyville Number 5, Pinckneyville Number 6, Pinckneyville Number 7, Pinckneyville Number 8, Sunfield, Swanwick, Tamaroa Number 1, Tamaroa Number 2, and Willisville. Perry County has been reliably Republican county since 2012, when it backed Mitt Romney (R) by nearly 18 points over Illinois native Barack Obama , even as Obama won both Illinois and
112-541: Is Chester . Owing to its role in the state's history, the county motto is "Where Illinois Began." It contains the historically important village of Kaskaskia , Illinois's first capital. The county is part of Southern Illinois in the southern portion of the state known locally as " Little Egypt ", and includes fertile river flats, part of the American Bottom ; it is near the Greater St. Louis area. Randolph County
140-578: Is Pinckneyville . It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known as " Little Egypt ". Perry County was formed in 1827 out of Jackson and Randolph counties. It was named in honor of Oliver Hazard Perry who defeated the British fleet at the decisive Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812 . In its early history, Perry County was mainly an inland pioneer outpost. Early settlers, including some Revolutionary War veterans bearing land grants, moved here from
168-645: Is a few miles further down the river. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Chester have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 91 °F (33 °C) in July, although a record low of −18 °F (−28 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded in July 2012. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.85 inches (47 mm) in January to 4.30 inches (109 mm) in May. Randolph County
196-564: Is among the few counties in the United States to border two counties with the same name (Perry County in Missouri and Illinois). As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 33,476 people, 12,314 households, and 8,188 families residing in the county. The population density was 58.2 inhabitants per square mile (22.5/km ). There were 13,707 housing units at an average density of 23.8 per square mile (9.2/km ). The racial makeup of
224-582: Is another enclave of Illinois west of the Mississippi that was created by a change in the river's course. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 597 square miles (1,550 km ), of which 576 square miles (1,490 km ) is land and 22 square miles (57 km ) (3.6%) is water. The Kaskaskia River flows into the Mississippi River in Randolph County. At this point
252-566: Is formed by the Little Muddy River . Beaucoup Creek runs north to south through the county and lies just east of Pinckneyville. The county's topography also features many "strip cut" lakes, lakes left behind following above-ground coal mining. Lakes at two of the county's chief recreation areas, the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds and Pyramid State Recreation Area , were formed this way. In recent years, average temperatures in
280-544: Is land and 0.001 square miles (0.00 km) (or 0.2%) is water. As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 381 people, 145 households, and 102 families residing in the village. The population density was 819.4 inhabitants per square mile (316.4/km). There were 149 housing units at an average density of 320.4 units per square mile (123.7 units/km). The racial makeup of the village was 99.21% White , 0.26% Native American , and 0.52% from two or more races. There were 145 households, out of which 40.0% had children under
308-518: The 2010 United States Census , there were 22,350 people, 8,335 households, and 5,622 families residing in the county. The population density was 50.6 inhabitants per square mile (19.5/km ). There were 9,426 housing units at an average density of 21.3 per square mile (8.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 87.9% white, 8.3% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.7% of
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#1732872127394336-695: The North County News in Red Bud, and the Sparta News-Plaindealer . The area is also served by the on-line newspaper based in Chester which is SunTimesNews.com 38°03′N 89°49′W / 38.05°N 89.82°W / 38.05; -89.82 Perry County, Illinois Perry County is a county in Illinois . According to the 2020 census , it had a population of 20,945. Its county seat
364-560: The Eastern United States. These were primarily Protestant settlers. Growth boomed in the 1850s for two reasons: construction of the Illinois Central Railroad through the eastern portion of the county, and the discovery of large coal reserves. Immigrants from Ireland , Poland , Germany , Italy and elsewhere steadily increased the county's population from 1850 through the 1920s. African Americans also were established in
392-596: The Mississippi, which usually defines the border between Illinois and Missouri , is entirely in Illinois. The Mississippi changed its course in the late-nineteenth century, leaving Kaskaskia, the former state capital, on the west side of the river. The boundary of the State, however, follows the old course of the river, leaving Illinois with an exclave on the western shore of the Mississippi River. A smaller enclave, Crains Island,
420-423: The age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.22. In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under
448-463: The age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 33,250, and the median income for a family was $ 42,750. Males had a median income of $ 36,667 versus $ 21,250 for females. The per capita income for
476-456: The center of the county, is approximately 70 miles (110 km) southeast of St. Louis, Missouri and 300 miles (480 km) southwest of Chicago. The Mississippi River lies about 10 miles (16 km) west and southwest of the County at its closest point. The county's topography is mainly flat with some rolling hills. The part of the county's eastern border, the part shared with Franklin County ,
504-527: The county during northward migration following the Civil War . Mining continued to be the dominant employment sector through the 1990s. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 447 square miles (1,160 km ), of which 442 square miles (1,140 km ) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km ) (1.2%) is water. Perry County is located in Southern Illinois. Pinckneyville, at
532-468: The county seat of Pinckneyville have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 90 °F (32 °C) in July, although a record low of −22 °F (−30 °C) was recorded in January 1912 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded in July 1934. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.61 inches (66 mm) in February to 4.81 inches (122 mm) in May. As of
560-581: The county was $ 19,950. About 7.0% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. The Illinois Department of Corrections Menard Correctional Center is located in Chester . Prior to the January 11, 2003, commutation of death row sentences, male death row inmates were housed in Menard, Tamms , and Pontiac correctional centers. After that date, only Pontiac continued to host
588-472: The county was 87.6% white, 9.7% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 40.3% were German , 11.3% were Irish , 9.4% were English , and 5.7% were American . Of the 12,314 households, 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 10.1% had
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#1732872127394616-579: The existence of the Northwest Territory on July 13, 1787. Edmund Randolph was Governor of Virginia at the time Virginia ceded the Northwest Territory to the United States. In 1809, when Illinois became a separate territory, Territorial Secretary Nathaniel Pope , in his capacity as acting governor, issued a proclamation establishing Randolph as one of the Illinois' two original counties. The county's boundaries were last changed in 1827, when land
644-539: The male death row. Randolph is a rural conservative county in southern Illinois that has trended Republican since 2000 in presidential elections. There are two AM radio stations licensed in the county — WHCO 1230AM in Sparta and KSGM 980AM in Chester. Weekly newspapers in the county are The Randolph County Herald Tribune located in Chester, The County Journal , which is based in Percy and also covers Perry and Jackson Counties,
672-446: The population. In terms of ancestry, 32.8% were German , 14.3% were Irish , 10.6% were English , 8.1% were American , and 6.3% were Polish . Of the 8,335 households, 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
700-400: The village was $ 14,527. About 5.9% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over. News from Randolph County Randolph County, Illinois Randolph County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois . According to the 2020 census , it had a population of 30,163. Its county seat
728-488: Was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 39.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 40,696 and the median income for a family was $ 50,130. Males had a median income of $ 40,768 versus $ 28,377 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,926. About 11.5% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. Perry County never adopted
756-567: Was organized in 1795 out of a part of St. Clair County . It was named in honor of Edmund Randolph , Governor of Virginia. George Rogers Clark of the army of Virginia captured the area from the British on July 4, 1778, near the end of the Revolutionary War . The area then became the seat, for several years, of Illinois County, Virginia , although the Congress of the Confederation legislated
784-400: Was taken to form Perry County . The Mississippi River has played a prominent role in the county's history, altering its boundaries in 1881 when it severed the isthmus that connected Kaskaskia to the Illinois mainland, destroying the original village of Kaskaskia and forcing its historic cemetery to be relocated across the river to Fort Kaskaskia . Crains Island, southeast of Chester ,
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