21-574: Farmer City is a city in DeWitt County , Illinois , United States . The population was 1,828 at the 2020 census. Farmer City is part of Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 sharing facilities with nearby Mansfield and Bellflower, Illinois . Farmer City facilities include the District Unit Office, the Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School (K-3) and Blue Ridge High School . On May 30, 2018,
42-465: A female householder with no husband present, and 33.61% were non-families. 31.49% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.92% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 2.37. The city's age distribution consisted of 24.1% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 36.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
63-499: Is divided into thirteen townships : DeWitt is frequently a Republican county. It has not been carried by a Democratic presidential candidate since Lyndon Johnson ’s 1964 landslide, and even before that it was carried by Democrats only in strong winning elections like 1936, 1932, 1916, 1912 and 1892. 39°22′37″N 90°17′38″W / 39.377°N 90.294°W / 39.377; -90.294 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
84-665: Is land and 7.6 square miles (20 km ) (1.9%) is water. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Clinton have ranged from a low of 17 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −25 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in February 1905 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.95 inches (50 mm) in February to 4.54 inches (115 mm) in July. As of
105-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
126-518: The 2010 United States Census , there were 16,561 people, 6,811 households, and 4,618 families residing in the county. The population density was 41.7 inhabitants per square mile (16.1/km ). There were 7,521 housing units at an average density of 18.9 per square mile (7.3/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 96.8% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.1% of
147-484: The Public Reaper , first printed on November 27, 1879. City fathers helped usher the area into a modern era, with utilities such as a water tower (1920). The new business district was joined by schools, churches, and fine homes. Interstate 74 was completed in the early 1970s. In 1980, an extensive study of the dialect of Farmer City was completed, making the city well known in the field of sociolinguistics. According to
168-465: The poverty line , including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. Interstate 74 , which is paralleled by US 150 , and State Route 54 intersect near Farmer City. They are paralleled by routes of the Norfolk Southern Railway and Illinois Central Railroad , respectively. Farmer City is home to Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 , the sports teams have
189-489: The 2010 census, Farmer City has a total area of 2.449 square miles (6.34 km), of which 2.4 square miles (6.22 km) (or 98%) is land and 0.049 square miles (0.13 km) (or 2%) is water. As of the 2020 census there were 1,828 people, 848 households, and 563 families residing in the city. The population density was 748.26 inhabitants per square mile (288.90/km). There were 884 housing units at an average density of 361.85 per square mile (139.71/km). The racial makeup of
210-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
231-453: The city declared itself a second amendment sanctuary . The Kickapoo and Potawatomi Native American tribes lived on the prairie and woodlands around Salt Creek and other local streams. The westward push of traders and adventurers led to settlers around 1825. Dennis Hurley is believed to be the first white settler in the area. Hurley built a cabin in the area, which became known as Hurley's Grove, with other families settling nearby. Some of
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#1732945560584252-399: The city was 93.98% White , 0.88% African American , 0.05% Native American , 0.11% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 0.33% from other races , and 4.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population. There were 848 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.08% were married couples living together, 6.01% had
273-439: The early 1850s, and lawyer Abraham Lincoln traveled in the area many times on his circuit; he was well respected by county residents. C. H. Moore House in nearby Clinton is the former residence of Lincoln's co-counsel in various cases. The settlement grew in population and physical size, with the center of activity moving northward. The area became connected in 1870 by rail, prospering; that year's census listed 1276 people in
294-461: The founding families were the Kirbys, McCords, Clearwaters, Watsons, Johnson, Webb, Blalach, Weedmans, Coveys, Cummings, and Huddlestons. Hurley's Grove was just south of present-day Farmer City, with increased population by 1837, becoming part of DeWitt County in 1839. The area to the south of Hurley's Grove was solidified as a permanent settlement, due to the safety of the area's wooded terrain. North of
315-451: The nickname “Knights”. Farmer City is the home of WPEO-FM , an FM radio station broadcasting on a frequency of 98.3 mHz. Its programming consists of Christian radio. DeWitt County, Illinois DeWitt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois . As of the 2020 census , the population was 15,516. Its county seat is Clinton . The county was formed on March 1, 1839, from Macon and McLean counties . The county
336-427: The population. In terms of ancestry, 31.2% were American , 21.7% were German , 15.8% were English , and 12.3% were Irish . Of the 6,811 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.2% were non-families, and 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
357-481: The primary area became known as Mt. Pleasant. Subdivision of the land divided the area into 14 blocks, with a central public square. The first residence built was that of Nathan Clearwater, and William McFall opened a store in 1837. Mail delivery was established in 1837, but with another Mt. Pleasant in the state, the name changed to Santa Anna . Dewitt County was part of the Eighth Judicial District in
378-474: The township, and 537 in Mt. Pleasant. The necessity of an official name arose in 1869, with Farmer City chosen after much discussion and debate. The business district was destroyed in 1879 by a major fire, but the town was rebuilt. The rebuilding process had to be rebooted after an 1894 fire destroyed the new business district. The early years of the next century saw Farmer City grow into a bustling community. A newspaper,
399-473: Was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 41.7 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 45,347 and the median income for a family was $ 56,806. Males had a median income of $ 41,649 versus $ 27,729 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,320. About 6.4% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. DeWitt County
420-409: Was 46.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 66,591, and the median income for a family was $ 84,625. Males had a median income of $ 36,750 versus $ 31,725 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 27,409. About 7.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below
441-545: Was named in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, DeWitt Clinton . DeWitt County is included in Bloomington–Normal , IL Metropolitan Statistical Area . The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) list the county's name as De Witt , although the county uses the name DeWitt (no space). According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 405 square miles (1,050 km ), of which 398 square miles (1,030 km )
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