Germantown, Illinois facts for kids
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Germantown, Illinois
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Location of Germantown in Clinton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,324 |
| • Density | 1,305.72/sq mi (504.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62245
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-29041 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398955 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Germantown, Illinois |
Germantown is a small village located in Clinton County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,324 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Germantown's History
The village of Germantown was started in 1833. It was first called "Hanover." This name came from a city in Germany where the first settlers were from. Germantown is known as one of the very first true German settlements in Illinois.
Where is Germantown?
Germantown is located in southern Illinois. Illinois Route 161 runs along the southern edge of the village. This road goes east about 22 miles to Centralia. It also goes west about 9 miles to New Baden. The big city of St. Louis is about 39 miles to the west. You can get there by taking Interstate 64.
The village covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles. All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Germantown?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 493 | — | |
| 1890 | 537 | 8.9% | |
| 1900 | 655 | 22.0% | |
| 1910 | 711 | 8.5% | |
| 1920 | 766 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 776 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 796 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 811 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 983 | 21.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,108 | 12.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,191 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,167 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,118 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,269 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,324 | 4.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,324 people living in Germantown. There were 544 households, which are groups of people living together. About 319 of these were families. The population density was about 1,306 people per square mile.
Most people in the village are White (about 93%). A small number of people are from African American, Native American, or other backgrounds. About 4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.5% of the people living in Germantown were under 18 years old. About 18.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was about 41 years old.
Famous Faces from Germantown
- Red Schoendienst was a famous baseball player. He played second base and is in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. He was born in Germantown.
Learning in Germantown
Germantown has its own elementary school, called Germantown Elementary. This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten up to eighth grade. It has won awards for being very good at academics.
The school also offers many fun activities outside of regular classes. These include:
- Student council
- Scholar bowl
- Math team
- Science fair
- Team quest
- Concert band and jazz band
- Group and solo singing performances
- Sports like girls' and boys' track and field, basketball, cheerleading, and girls' volleyball
There isn't a high school right in Germantown. However, students can go to high schools in the nearby town of Breese. One option is Central Community High School. This school was created in 1971 when the high schools from Breese and Aviston joined together. Another choice is a private school called Mater Dei Catholic High School.
See also
In Spanish: Germantown (Illinois) para niños
