Maroa, Illinois
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Maroa is a city in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,654 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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[edit] Geography
Maroa is located at (40.036951, -88.954967)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,654 people, 651 households, and 477 families residing in the city. The population density was 953.2/km² (2,456.2/mi²). There were 711 housing units at an average density of 409.7/km² (1,055.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.27% White, 0.18% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.
There were 651 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,615, and the median income for a family was $46,908. Males had a median income of $38,274 versus $20,809 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,308. About 3.0% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Interesting Facts
- Maroa-Forsyth High School won the 2006 IHSA Class 2A State Football Championship and the 2007 IHSA Class A Men Basketball State Championship.
-Maroa is home to the 1957 Mr. Illinois Beer drinking champion.
-Al Capone used to vacation just outside Maroa
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Municipalities and Communities of Macon County, Illinois (County Seat: Decatur) |
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| Cities, Towns and Villages | Argenta | Blue Mound | Decatur | Forsyth | Harristown | Long Creek | Macon | Maroa | Mount Zion | Niantic | Oreana | Warrensburg |
| Townships | Austin | Blue Mound | Decatur | Friends Creek | Harristown | Hickory Point | Illini | Long Creek | Maroa | Milam | Mt. Zion | Niantic | Oakley | Pleasant View | South Macon | South Wheatland | Whitmore |
| Airports | Decatur Airport |
