Germantown Hills, Illinois facts for kids
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Germantown Hills
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Welcome sign on Illinois Route 116
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Location of Germantown Hills in Woodford County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Woodford |
| Township | Worth |
| Settled | 1831 |
| Incorporated | as Oak Grove Park in 1954 |
| Renamed | Germantown Hills in 1967 |
| Government | |
| • Type | President-trustees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 803 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,412 |
| • Density | 2,084.30/sq mi (804.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61548
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-29080 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Germantown Hills, Illinois |
Germantown Hills is a small village in Illinois. It is located about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of the city of Peoria. This village is part of Woodford County. It is also the only official village in Worth Township.
For a long time, Germantown Hills was mostly a farming area. It became an official village in 1954. Since then, it has grown into a place where many people live. They often commute to work in the nearby Peoria area. In 2020, the village had about 3,412 residents.
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History of Germantown Hills
Early Settlement and Growth
People started settling in the Germantown Hills area around November 1831. A preacher named Zadock Hall began holding church services there. Soon, a settler named Philip Klein opened a place to make iron tools.
By 1837, German Catholic families in the area started their own church. In 1850, William Hoshor built a hotel and restaurant. He named it the Germantown House. The village would be named after this house over 100 years later. A steam-powered sawmill was built in 1860. In the 1890s, the Union House was built. It served as a restaurant, grocery store, and saloon.
Becoming an Official Village
The area remained mostly farmland for a long time. Then, in 1954, it officially became a village. It was first named Oak Grove Park. The people who founded the village wanted to use the name "Germantown." This was to honor the Germantown House and the many German-American families living there. However, another village in southern Illinois already had that name.
When it first became a village, Oak Grove Park had 182 people. In 1967, the name Oak Grove Park was changed to Germantown Hills. The village's population grew steadily. By the 1980 census, it reached 524 people. This was partly because a new neighborhood, Whispering Oaks, joined the village. More building and growth led to a population of 1,195 by 1990.
The village continued to grow quickly. Many people moved there as suburbs expanded around the Peoria area. This growth brought the population to its most recent count of 3,438 in 2010.
Geography and Location
Germantown Hills is located at coordinates 40°46′17″N 89°27′43″W. This means it is in the northern hemisphere, west of the Prime Meridian.
Area and Water Features
According to the 2010 census, Germantown Hills covers a total area of about 1.68 square miles (4.35 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.63 square miles (4.22 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.047 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads and Connections
Illinois State Route 116 is a major highway that runs through the middle of the village. This road has four lanes and is divided. It connects Germantown Hills to Peoria. Route 116 is a very important road for the village. Many homes and businesses are located along it.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 188 | — | |
| 1960 | 237 | — | |
| 1970 | 278 | 17.3% | |
| 1980 | 524 | 88.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,195 | 128.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,111 | 76.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,438 | 62.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,412 | −0.8% | |
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As of the 2010 census, there were 3,438 people living in Germantown Hills. This was an increase from about 2,100 people in the 2000 census. There were 1,175 households and 975 families in the village. The population density was about 2,055 people per square mile (805 people per square kilometer).
Diversity in Germantown Hills
The people living in Germantown Hills come from different backgrounds. In 2010, about 96.0% of the residents were White. About 0.5% were African American. Around 1.8% were Asian. About 0.3% were from other racial groups. And 1.3% identified as being of two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 1.8% of the population.
Household and Family Life
Many households in Germantown Hills have children. About 45.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 73.1%, were married couples living together. About 6.6% of households had a female head of household with no husband present. About 17.0% of households were not families.
The average household size was 2.93 people. The average family size was 3.26 people. About 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. And 3.9% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
Age Distribution
The population of Germantown Hills is spread across different age groups. About 33.6% of the people were under 20 years old. About 4.2% were between 20 and 24. Around 26.9% were between 25 and 44. About 28.8% were between 45 and 64. And 6.5% were 65 years old or older. The median age in the village was 35.8 years. This means half the population was younger than 35.8, and half was older.
For every 100 females, there were about 100.4 males. If you look at people aged 20 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 95.9 males.
Income Levels
According to a survey from 2005-2009, the median income for a household in the village was $99,196. The median income for a family was $105,792. The per capita income for the village was $36,651. This is the average income per person. A small percentage of families, about 1.7%, and 2.2% of the total population, lived below the poverty line. This included 3.6% of those under 18 and 4.0% of those 65 or older.
Education in Germantown Hills
Germantown Hills has a strong focus on education. The village is served by two main school districts.
Germantown Hills School District 69
This district includes two schools for younger students:
- Germantown Hills Elementary School teaches students from Kindergarten to Grade 2. In 2008, there were 314 students enrolled here.
- Germantown Hills Middle School educates students from Grades 3 through 8. In 2008, this school had 612 students. In the same year, Germantown Hills Middle School was highly ranked. It was 15th out of 1357 middle schools in Illinois. This ranking was based on results from the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT).
Metamora Township High School District 122
For high school, students from Germantown Hills attend Metamora Township High School. This school is located in the neighboring town of Metamora. It serves students in Grades 9 through 12.
Images for kids
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A symbol for Illinois Route 116.
See also
In Spanish: Germantown Hills para niños
