McLeansboro, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McLeansboro, Illinois
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Street view of the Aaron G. Cloud House and the Cloud State Bank, located at 164 and 108 S. Washington Street in McLeansboro
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| Etymology: William McLean | |
Location of McLeansboro in Hamilton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hamilton |
| Township | McLeansboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.87 sq mi (7.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.74 sq mi (7.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,675 |
| • Density | 974.85/sq mi (376.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62859
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-45824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395074 |
| Wikimedia Commons | McLeansboro, Illinois |
McLeansboro is a city in Illinois, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Hamilton County. In 2020, about 2,675 people lived there. McLeansboro is also part of the larger Mount Vernon area.
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Where is McLeansboro?
McLeansboro is located in Hamilton County. The city covers an area of about 2.87 square miles (7.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A Quick Look at McLeansboro's Past
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The city of McLeansboro got its name from an early settler. His name was Dr. William McLean. He lived in the area back in 1821.
Who Lives in McLeansboro?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 221 | — | |
| 1860 | 446 | 101.8% | |
| 1870 | 683 | 53.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,341 | 96.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,355 | 1.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,758 | 29.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,796 | 2.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,927 | 7.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,162 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,528 | 16.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,008 | 19.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,951 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,630 | −10.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,960 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,677 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,945 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,883 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,675 | −7.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 2,675 people living in McLeansboro. These people lived in 1,114 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 661 of these households were families.
Most people in the city are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people are from two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 19.5% of the people living in McLeansboro are under 18 years old. About 21.3% are 65 years old or older. The average age in the city is about 42.1 years.
The average income for a household in McLeansboro was about $55,714. For families, the average income was around $61,652. About 15.9% of all the people in the city lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level.
Famous People from McLeansboro
- Elwood Barker: A businessman, farmer, and state lawmaker in Illinois.
- Ray Blades: A professional baseball player.
- Paul W. Broyles: A businessman and state lawmaker in Illinois.
- Jim Burns: He used to be a U.S. Attorney. He also worked as an Inspector General for the Illinois Secretary of State.
- M. J. Engh: A writer of science-fiction books. She also studied ancient Rome.
- Carl Mauck: A former professional football player. He played as a center for the Houston Oilers. He also coached in the National Football League.
- Rodney K. Miller: A television host. He hosted a show called Small Town Big Deal.
- Jerry Sloan: A famous basketball player and coach. He is in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He coached the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz.
- H. Allen Smith: A well-known author.
- John H. Stelle: He was the lieutenant governor of Illinois. He also served as the 29th Governor of Illinois. He was a leader of the American Legion.
- Henry C. Warmoth: He was the 23rd Governor of Louisiana.
Images for kids
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Street view of the Aaron G. Cloud House and the Cloud State Bank, located at 164 and 108 S. Washington Street in McLeansboro
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Location of McLeansboro in Hamilton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
See also
In Spanish: McLeansboro para niños
