Monee, Illinois facts for kids
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Monee
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Location of Monee in Will County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Township | Monee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 sq mi (11.59 km2) |
| • Land | 4.47 sq mi (11.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,128 |
| • Density | 1,146.43/sq mi (442.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60449
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| Area code(s) | 708 |
| FIPS code | 17-49945 |
Monee is a small village located in Will County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a southern suburb of the big city of Chicago. In 2020, about 5,128 people lived in Monee.
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History of Monee
How Monee Got Its Name
The village of Monee is named after a woman called Marie LeFevre Bailly. She was the wife of a fur trader named Joseph Bailly. "Monee" is how people from the area, including Native Americans, pronounced "Marie."
The Cyclone of 1917
In 1917, a very strong storm, like a tornado, hit the area. Monee was on the edge of this storm, which caused damage to trees and buildings. After the storm, Monee's lumberyard helped by providing wood and materials. These materials were used to rebuild 67 damaged buildings in nearby areas like Green Garden and Monee Township.
Geography of Monee
Monee is located in Illinois. According to information from 2020, the village covers an area of about 4.47 square miles (11.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Population and People in Monee
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Monee has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 598 | — | |
| 1880 | 503 | −15.9% | |
| 1890 | 445 | −11.5% | |
| 1900 | 462 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 411 | −11.0% | |
| 1920 | 395 | −3.9% | |
| 1930 | 383 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 427 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 554 | 29.7% | |
| 1960 | 646 | 16.6% | |
| 1970 | 940 | 45.5% | |
| 1980 | 993 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,044 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,924 | 180.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,148 | 76.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,128 | −0.4% | |
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You can see that the population was fairly small for many years. It started to grow much faster after 1990, reaching over 5,000 people by 2010.
A Look at Monee's Community
In 2000, there were about 2,939 people living in Monee. The village had 1,204 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Monee in 2000 was 37 years old. About 21.5% of the population was under 18 years old. This means Monee is home to many families and young people.
Education in Monee
Students in Monee attend schools that are part of the Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U. Monee Elementary School is located right in the village, serving younger students.
Famous People from Monee
- Tony Zych is a baseball player who was a pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. He is from Monee.
See also
In Spanish: Monee (Illinois) para niños
