Delavan, Illinois

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Delavan is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,825 at the 2000 census.

1 Government
2 School System
3 Geography
4 Demographics
5 External links

[edit] Government

The city of Delavan is governed by a city council consisting of six (6) elected members representing the three geographic wards of the city and the mayor who is elected by voters of the entire city. The mayor leads semi-monthly city council meetings and votes on matters before the council only in the event of a tie.

Current members of the council having rotating terms of four years are: Richard Hartzler (Ward 1), Sue Byrd (Ward 1), Allen Beymer (Ward 2), Kathryn Yontz (Ward 2), Donna Stone (Ward 3), and Liz Skinner (Ward 3).

The current mayor of Delavan is Margaret Clayton. Her term runs through April 2009.

http://cityofdelavan.com/

[edit] School System

Delavan has a consolidated public schools district (#703) which educates pre-school through high school students in different areas of a common campus environment.

"The mission of District #703 is to provide the opportunity for all students to grow and develop into well-rounded individuals. By acquiring literacy and developing sufficient skills in communications in addition to knowledge in basic academic and technical skills, they will become life-long learners. They should develop healthy lifestyles and be able to function in society as good citizens with acceptable morals and appropriate work ethics."

http://www.delavanschools.com/

[edit] Geography

Delavan is located at 40°22′15″N, 89°32′44″W (40.370835, -89.545651)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,825 people, 705 households, and 516 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.4/km² (2,567.4/mi²). There were 744 housing units at an average density of 404.6/km² (1,046.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.44% African American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population. There are no Pacific Islanders or Native Americans.

There were 705 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 27% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $36,685 versus $21,435 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,734. 5.7% of the population and 4.2% of families were below the poverty line. 5% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.