Wilmington, Will County, Illinois
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One of Wilmington's most notable geographical features is a large island in the Kankakee River, much of which is occupied by a city park. This island divides the river into a large channel and a smaller one which was used as a natural mill race during the early years of the city. The island is the source of the city's nickname, "The Island City."
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²), of which, 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (6.86%) is water.
of 2000, there were 5,134 people, 1,991 households, and 1,318 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,218.3 people per square mile (470.8/km²). There were 2,097 housing units at an average density of 497.6/sq mi (192.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.14% White, 0.74% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races
, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.
There were 1,991 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,659, and the median income for a family was $53,648. Males had a median income of $41,966 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,357. About 5.1% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
"It's a Wilmington Day" and "I Hate This Town" both rose to number 1 requested songs on local radio stations.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²), of which, 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (6.86%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 5,134 people, 1,991 households, and 1,318 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,218.3 people per square mile (470.8/km²). There were 2,097 housing units at an average density of 497.6/sq mi (192.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.14% White, 0.74% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.
There were 1,991 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% 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, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,659, and the median income for a family was $53,648. Males had a median income of $41,966 versus $25,625 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 $24,357. About 5.1% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Damien AndersonDamien AndersonDamien Ramone Anderson is a professional American football and Canadian football running back who retired in 2008. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals in 2002...
(National Football LeagueNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
player; born 1979) - Harry ButcherHarry ButcherHarry Butcher was an American racecar driver originally from Wilmington, Illinois.- Indy 500 results :...
(Indianapolis 500Indianapolis 500The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
driver; 1892—1942) - George CutshawGeorge CutshawGeorge William Cutshaw , is a former professional baseball player who played second base in the Major Leagues from 1912-1923. He would play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Detroit Tigers. He played in the 1916 World Series for Brooklyn.-External links:...
(Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player; 1887—1973) - John J. FeelyJohn J. FeelyJohn Joseph Feely was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Wilmington, Illinois, Feely attended the public schools. He was graduated from Niagara University in 1895 and from the law department of Yale University in 1897. He was admitted to the bar in Connecticut in 1897...
(United States Representative; 1875—1905) - Philip FrancisPhilip FrancisPhilip Francis may refer to:*Philip Francis , English politician*Francis Philip Francis , English cricketer*Philip Francis , American golfer...
(Chairman and CEO of PetsMart; Present) - Francis Joseph MagnerFrancis Joseph MagnerFrancis Joseph Magner was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Marquette from 1941 to 1947.-Early life and education:...
Roman Catholic bishop; 1887–1947
List of recent mayors
- Bob Wiedling (1977–1993)
- Jerry Hill (1993–1997)
- Bill Wiedling (1997–2001)
- Tony McGann (2001–2005)
- Roy Strong (2005–2009)
- James (Marty) Orr (2009-)
Regional music
Wilmington has been the featured topic in no less than 4 songs:- - "The Wilmington Song" by White Trashistan; a party rock band.
- - "Mr. Wilmington" by Lucky Boys Confusion
"It's a Wilmington Day" and "I Hate This Town" both rose to number 1 requested songs on local radio stations.