Glen Carbon, Illinois
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| Glen Carbon | |
| Village | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
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| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19 km²) |
| - land | 7.5 sq mi (19 km²) |
| Population | 10,425 (2000) |
| Density | 1,405.5 /sq mi (543 /km²) |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Mayor | Robert Jackstadt |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | 62034 |
| Area code | 618 |
   Location of Glen Carbon within Illinois
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| Wikimedia Commons: Glen Carbon, Illinois | |
| Website: http://www.glen-carbon.il.us/ | |
Glen Carbon is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States, 23 km north of St. Louis. The population was 10,425 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] History
In 1801, Colonel Samuel Judy received a military grant for 100 acres (0.40 km²) of land near the base of the bluffs, just north of Judy's Creek and became the first permanent settler of Madison County. The land was called Goshen Settlement, after the biblical land of Goshen. It was renamed Glen Carbon to reflect the mining heritage. Glen Carbon was incorporated in 1892.
[edit] Geography
Glen Carbon is located at (38.759801, -89.969204).[1]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19.3 km²), of which, 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.54%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 10,425 people, 4,011 households, and 2,815 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,405.5 people per square mile (542.5/km²). There were 4,236 housing units at an average density of 571.1/sq mi (220.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 89.09% White, 6.96% African American, 0.20% Native American, 2.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.
There were 4,011 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $55,841, and the median income for a family was $72,182. Males had a median income of $50,086 versus $31,689 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,374. About 3.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Parks and Recreation
The Village of Glen Carbon operates 3 parks as well as the Ronald J. Foster Sr. Heritage Trail, an 11-mile (18 km) trail dedicated to the former mayor in 1991.
[edit] Miner Park
Miner Park is located in the Old Town section.
[edit] Facilities
- Comfort stations
- Barbecue grills
- Passive areas to view wildlife
- Variety of playground equipment
- Sheltered pavilions
- Band stand for special events
- Baseball fields
- Parking
- Basketball
[edit] Citizen Park
Citizen Park is located behind Fire Station #1 and off Main Street in Old Town. It serves as the entrance to the Ronald J. Foster Sr. Heritage Trail.
[edit] Facilities
- Lighted baseball field
- Concession stands
- Comfort stations
- Bleacher seating
- Parking area beyond right center field fence line
[edit] Village Hall Park
Village Hall Park is a 3 acre facility located directly behind the Village Hall at 151 North Main Street. This park is the main sporting and recreational complex in Glen Carbon.
[edit] Facilities
- Tennis Courts
- Lighted baseball field
- Concession stand
- Comfort stations
- Little folks playground
- Sheltered pavilions
[edit] Education
Glen Carbon is served by the Edwardsville Community Unit District 7 School System of elementary, middle and high school education.
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
Official Website - Village of Glen Carbon, Illinois
- Glen Carbon, Illinois is at coordinates Coordinates:
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