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'''Fulton County''' is a [[County (USA)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Illinois]]. According to the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], it had a population of 37,069.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/17/17057.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Lewistown, Illinois|Lewistown]],<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> and the largest city is [[Canton, Illinois|Canton]]. |
'''Fulton County''' is a [[County (USA)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Illinois]]. According to the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], it had a population of 37,069.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/17/17057.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Lewistown, Illinois|Lewistown]],<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> and the largest city is [[Canton, Illinois|Canton]]. |
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Fulton County comprises the Canton, IL [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is part of the [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]]-Canton, IL [[Peoria, Illinois metropolitan area|Combined Statistical Area]]. Fulton County is part of [[Forgottonia]]. |
Fulton County comprises the Canton, IL [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is part of the [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]]-Canton, IL [[Peoria, Illinois metropolitan area|Combined Statistical Area]]. Fulton County is part of [[Forgottonia]]. |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/il190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/> |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/fulton.html Illinois State Archives] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071020170023/http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/fulton.html Illinois State Archives] |
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* [http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/fulton_co_cemetery_list.htm Illinois Saving Graves: Fulton Co.] |
* [http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state2/fulton_co_cemetery_list.htm Illinois Saving Graves: Fulton Co.] |
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Revision as of 07:29, 6 January 2017
Fulton County | |
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Coordinates: 40°29′N 90°13′W / 40.48°N 90.21°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
Founded | 1823 |
Named for | Robert Fulton |
Seat | Lewistown |
Largest city | Canton |
Area | |
• Total | 883 sq mi (2,290 km2) |
• Land | 866 sq mi (2,240 km2) |
• Water | 17 sq mi (40 km2) 1.9% |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 37,069 |
• Density | 43/sq mi (17/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 17th |
Website | www |
Fulton County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 37,069.[1] Its county seat is Lewistown,[2] and the largest city is Canton.
Fulton County comprises the Canton, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Peoria-Canton, IL Combined Statistical Area. Fulton County is part of Forgottonia.
Bob Bucher is the Chairman of the Fulton County Board. Mike Hays was the County Administrator until the position was eliminated.
History
Fulton County was organized in 1823 from Pike County. It is named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.[3] It was the home of famous poet/writer Edgar Lee Masters in his early days; he wrote the famous Spoon River Anthology (1915). Fulton County was home to Camp Ellis during World War II.
The county is known for the annual Spoon River Scenic Drive which occurs the first 2 weekends in October. This has been a tradition since 1968 and attracts thousands of participants from all over the country.
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Fulton County between 1823 and 1825, including a large tract of unorganized territory temporarily attached.[4]
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Fulton County in 1825, reduced to its current size, its unorganized territory formed into new counties.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 883 square miles (2,290 km2), of which 866 square miles (2,240 km2) is land and 17 square miles (44 km2) (1.9%) is water.[5]
Fulton County is the site of Dickson Mounds Museum, a state museum of Native American daily life in the Illinois River valley.
Climate and weather
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In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Lewistown have ranged from a low of 14 °F (−10 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −30 °F (−34 °C) was recorded in January 1999 and a record high of 106 °F (41 °C) was recorded in July 1983. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.85 inches (47 mm) in January to 4.43 inches (113 mm) in May.[6]
Adjacent counties
- Knox County - north
- Peoria County - northeast
- Tazewell County - east
- Mason County - south
- Schuyler County - southwest
- McDonough County - west
- Warren County - northwest
National protected area
Transportation
Major highways
Airport
The county contains one public-use airport: Ingersoll Airport (CTK), located in Canton.[7]
Demographics
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Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1830 | 1,841 | — | |
1840 | 13,142 | 613.9% | |
1850 | 22,508 | 71.3% | |
1860 | 33,338 | 48.1% | |
1870 | 38,291 | 14.9% | |
1880 | 41,240 | 7.7% | |
1890 | 43,110 | 4.5% | |
1900 | 46,201 | 7.2% | |
1910 | 49,549 | 7.2% | |
1920 | 48,163 | −2.8% | |
1930 | 43,983 | −8.7% | |
1940 | 44,627 | 1.5% | |
1950 | 43,716 | −2.0% | |
1960 | 41,954 | −4.0% | |
1970 | 41,890 | −0.2% | |
1980 | 43,687 | 4.3% | |
1990 | 38,080 | −12.8% | |
2000 | 38,250 | 0.4% | |
2010 | 37,069 | −3.1% | |
2015 (est.) | 35,699 | [8] | −3.7% |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] 1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11] 1990-2000[12] 2010-2013[1] |
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 37,069 people, 14,536 households, and 9,744 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was 42.8 inhabitants per square mile (16.5/km2). There were 16,195 housing units at an average density of 18.7 per square mile (7.2/km2).[5] The racial makeup of the county was 93.4% white, 3.4% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 23.7% were German, 19.1% were American, 14.0% were English, and 13.2% were Irish.[14]
Of the 14,536 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.0% were non-families, and 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age was 41.9 years.[13]
The median income for a household in the county was $41,268 and the median income for a family was $50,596. Males had a median income of $41,376 versus $28,596 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,309. About 9.9% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.[15]
Communities
Cities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
Townships
Fulton County is divided into twenty-six townships:
See also
References
- Specific
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 133.
- ^ White, Jesse. Origin and Evolution of Illinois Counties. State of Illinois, March 2010. [1]
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Lewistown, Illinois". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ^ Public and Private Airports, Fulton County, Illinois
- ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
{{cite web}}
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- General
- United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas