Putnam County, Illinois
Putnam County | |
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Coordinates: 41°12′N 89°17′W / 41.2°N 89.28°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
Founded | 1825 |
Named for | Israel Putnam |
Seat | Hennepin |
Largest village | Granville |
Area | |
• Total | 172 sq mi (450 km2) |
• Land | 160 sq mi (400 km2) |
• Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 7.0% |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 6,006 |
• Density | 37/sq mi (14/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 16th |
Website | www |
Putnam County is the least extensive county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 6,006.[1] The county seat is Hennepin.[2] The county was formed in 1825 out of Fulton County and named after Israel Putnam,[3] who was a general in the American Revolution.
Putnam County is part of the Ottawa-Peru, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 172 square miles (450 km2), of which 160 square miles (410 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (7.0%) is water.[4] It is the smallest county in Illinois by area.
Climate and weather
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In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Hennepin have ranged from a low of 13 °F (−11 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −30 °F (−34 °C) was recorded in January 1999 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.14 inches (29 mm) in January to 4.32 inches (110 mm) in August.[5]
Major highways
- Interstate 180
- Illinois Route 18
- Illinois Route 26
- Illinois Route 29
- Illinois Route 71
- Illinois Route 89
Adjacent counties
- Bureau County (northwest)
- LaSalle County (east)
- Marshall County (south)
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Putnam County at the time of its creation in 1825
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The county split in two portions, 1827-1831
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Putnam County between 1831 and 1837
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Putnam between 1837 and 1839
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Putnam in 1839, reduced to its present borders
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1840 | 2,131 | — | |
1850 | 3,924 | 84.1% | |
1860 | 5,587 | 42.4% | |
1870 | 6,280 | 12.4% | |
1880 | 5,554 | −11.6% | |
1890 | 4,730 | −14.8% | |
1900 | 4,746 | 0.3% | |
1910 | 7,561 | 59.3% | |
1920 | 7,579 | 0.2% | |
1930 | 5,235 | −30.9% | |
1940 | 5,289 | 1.0% | |
1950 | 4,746 | −10.3% | |
1960 | 4,570 | −3.7% | |
1970 | 5,007 | 9.6% | |
1980 | 6,085 | 21.5% | |
1990 | 5,730 | −5.8% | |
2000 | 6,086 | 6.2% | |
2010 | 6,006 | −1.3% | |
2016 (est.) | 5,611 | [6] | −6.6% |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1] |
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,006 people, 2,509 households, and 1,734 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 37.5 inhabitants per square mile (14.5/km2). There were 3,074 housing units at an average density of 19.2 per square mile (7.4/km2).[4] The racial makeup of the county was 96.6% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.2% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 46.5% were German, 16.7% were Irish, 16.3% were Italian, 10.9% were Polish, 10.1% were English, 5.1% were Swedish, and 3.5% were American.[12]
Of the 2,509 households, 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.9% were non-families, and 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age was 45.2 years.[11]
The median income for a household in the county was $56,458 and the median income for a family was $68,875. Males had a median income of $50,205 versus $31,886 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,004. About 6.2% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.[13]
Communities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
- Florid
- Moronts
- Mount Palatine (partially in LaSalle)
- Putnam
- Walnut Grove
Townships
Putnam County is divided into four townships:
Politics
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
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2016 | 56.8% 1,767 | 36.9% 1,147 | 6.4% 198 |
2012 | 47.8% 1,502 | 49.6% 1,559 | 2.6% 82 |
2008 | 41.2% 1,378 | 56.9% 1,900 | 1.9% 64 |
2004 | 48.4% 1,623 | 50.8% 1,704 | 0.8% 25 |
2000 | 45.2% 1,437 | 52.1% 1,657 | 2.7% 85 |
1996 | 35.7% 987 | 51.6% 1,425 | 12.7% 352 |
1992 | 29.3% 969 | 47.6% 1,574 | 23.1% 765 |
1988 | 48.3% 1,516 | 51.0% 1,601 | 0.7% 22 |
1984 | 56.0% 1,912 | 43.6% 1,487 | 0.4% 14 |
1980 | 57.4% 1,959 | 33.9% 1,158 | 8.7% 297 |
1976 | 53.1% 1,572 | 45.4% 1,344 | 1.5% 43 |
1972 | 59.7% 1,665 | 39.9% 1,112 | 0.4% 10 |
1968 | 53.9% 1,351 | 39.4% 988 | 6.6% 166 |
1964 | 45.4% 1,131 | 54.6% 1,359 | 0.0% 0 |
1960 | 55.6% 1,457 | 44.3% 1,160 | 0.1% 2 |
1956 | 65.3% 1,724 | 34.6% 913 | 0.2% 4 |
1952 | 62.6% 1,691 | 37.4% 1,010 | 0.1% 2 |
1948 | 60.2% 1,405 | 38.7% 905 | 1.1% 26 |
1944 | 63.5% 1,521 | 36.1% 865 | 0.4% 10 |
1940 | 59.6% 1,778 | 40.0% 1,195 | 0.4% 12 |
1936 | 49.5% 1,435 | 49.5% 1,437 | 1.0% 29 |
1932 | 39.6% 1,050 | 58.6% 1,554 | 1.8% 47 |
1928 | 61.1% 1,387 | 38.3% 869 | 0.6% 14 |
1924 | 61.5% 1,364 | 11.7% 260 | 26.8% 594 |
1920 | 74.0% 1,623 | 16.5% 362 | 9.4% 207 |
1916 | 62.5% 1,444 | 34.0% 785 | 3.6% 82 |
1912 | 39.9% 583 | 29.0% 424 | 31.1% 455 |
1908 | 63.0% 834 | 31.2% 413 | 5.8% 77 |
1904 | 65.0% 753 | 30.7% 355 | 4.3% 50 |
1900 | 60.3% 738 | 36.8% 450 | 2.9% 36 |
1896 | 58.1% 706 | 39.4% 479 | 2.6% 31 |
1892 | 49.0% 561 | 44.9% 514 | 6.0% 69 |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Putnam County
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
References
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "About Putnam County". Putnam County, Illinois. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Hennepin, Illinois". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-11-12.