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Menominee
Location of Menominee in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Location of Menominee in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Jo Daviess
Township Menominee
Area
 • Total 1.91 sq mi (4.96 km2)
 • Land 1.91 sq mi (4.96 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
761 ft (232 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 211
 • Density 110.24/sq mi (42.57/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61025
Area code(s) 815
FIPS code 17-48359

Menominee is a small village located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of 2020, about 211 people live there. The village is found along the Little Menominee River. It is close to the towns of East Dubuque and Galena.

The name "Menominee" comes from the Menominee indigenous peoples. These are the original inhabitants of the land.

Where is Menominee Located?

Menominee is located at specific coordinates: 42°28′29″N 90°32′32″W / 42.47472°N 90.54222°W / 42.47472; -90.54222. This helps people find its exact spot on a map. The village covers a total area of about 1.91 square miles (4.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.

How Many People Live in Menominee?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1940 138
1950 132 −4.3%
1960 191 44.7%
1970 217 13.6%
1980 231 6.5%
1990 187 −19.0%
2000 237 26.7%
2010 248 4.6%
2020 211 −14.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

The number of people living in Menominee changes over time. In 2000, there were 237 people. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 248. The most recent count in 2020 showed 211 residents.

Who Lives in Menominee?

In 2000, there were 78 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together. Most of these households (65.4%) were married couples. About 35.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.

The people in Menominee come from different backgrounds. Most residents (97.89%) were identified as White. A small number were African American or from other races. About 4.22% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups in Menominee

The population of Menominee includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 33.8% of the people were under 18 years old. This means many young people live in the village. About 9.7% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 35 years.

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