Chebanse, Illinois facts for kids
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Chebanse, Illinois
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Location of Chebanse in Iroquois County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Iroquois, Kankakee |
| Townships | Chebanse, Otto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,044 |
| • Density | 877.31/sq mi (338.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60922
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-12801 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397609 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Chebanse, Illinois |
Chebanse is a small village located in the state of Illinois, in the United States. It's a bit unique because it sits across two different counties: Iroquois and Kankakee. In 2020, about 1,044 people called Chebanse home. The part of Chebanse that is in Kankakee County is also part of the larger Kankakee-Bradley area.
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Exploring Chebanse's Location
Chebanse is right on the border between Iroquois and Kankakee counties. A major highway, Interstate 57, runs along the eastern side of the village. You can easily get onto I-57 from Exit 302.
- Going north on I-57, it's about 9 miles to Kankakee.
- If you head south on I-57, it's about 65 miles to Champaign.
- The big city of Chicago is about 68 miles north of Chebanse.
The village covers a total area of about 1.19 square miles, and all of it is land. Because part of Chebanse extends into Kankakee County, it's also considered part of the larger Chicago metropolitan area.
A Look Back at Chebanse's History
Chebanse was officially started in 1854. It became the very first stop on the Illinois Central Railroad line after leaving Kankakee. This railroad was very important for connecting towns and moving goods.
The name "Chebanse" comes from an old Native American language, Potawatomi. The word zhishibéns means "the little duck."
Who Lives in Chebanse?
The number of people living in Chebanse has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 723 | — | |
| 1890 | 616 | −14.8% | |
| 1900 | 555 | −9.9% | |
| 1910 | 590 | 6.3% | |
| 1920 | 541 | −8.3% | |
| 1930 | 523 | −3.3% | |
| 1940 | 603 | 15.3% | |
| 1950 | 739 | 22.6% | |
| 1960 | 995 | 34.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,185 | 19.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,191 | 0.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,082 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,148 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,062 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,044 | −1.7% | |
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According to the 2020 census, there were 1,044 people living in Chebanse. Most residents were White, with smaller numbers of other racial backgrounds. About 3.64% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 479 households in the village. About 34.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.80 people.
The median age of people in Chebanse was about 36.4 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36.4, and half were older.
Famous People from Chebanse
- Harold Gray was a very famous person who grew up on a farm near Chebanse. He was the creator of the popular comic strip Little Orphan Annie.
See also
In Spanish: Chebanse (Illinois) para niños
