Sumner, Illinois facts for kids
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Location of Sumner in Lawrence County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lawrence |
| Founded | 1855 |
| incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,631 |
| • Density | 1,881.97/sq mi (726.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62466
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-73703 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396003 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Sumner, Illinois |
| Website | http://sumnerillinois.com/ |
Sumner is a city located in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,631 people.
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History of Sumner
Sumner began as a stop along the Ohio and Mississippi Railway in the early 1850s. It was first called "Black Jack" when its post office opened in 1852. The city was later renamed in 1855 after Benjamin Sumner, an early settler in the area. Sumner officially became an incorporated city in 1887.
Geography and Location
Sumner is situated along Illinois State Route 250. It is just south of where Route 250 meets U.S. Route 50 to the north. Red Hills State Park is a short distance to the northeast of the city. According to the 2010 census, Sumner covers a total land area of about 1.37 square miles (3.55 square kilometers).
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 672 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,021 | 51.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,037 | 1.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,268 | 22.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,413 | 11.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,029 | −27.2% | |
| 1930 | 967 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,070 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,170 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,035 | −11.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,201 | 16.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,238 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,083 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,022 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,174 | 210.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,631 | −17.1% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,022 people living in Sumner. These people lived in 369 households, with 238 of them being families. The population density was about 991 people per square mile (382.6 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Sumner were White (97.16%). A smaller number were African American (1.96%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, 23.0% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 39 years.
The average income for a household in Sumner was $25,489. For families, the average income was $36,667. The income per person in the city was $14,808. About 16.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 26.2% of those under 18.
Sumner in the Arts
From 2011 to 2013, a horror film called Unlisted Owner was filmed in and around Sumner. This movie used a "found footage" style. It was made by Jed Brian's company, Lawford County Productions. The film later received a distribution agreement in October 2016.
Notable People from Sumner
- Lee Martin – An author known for several books, including The Bright Forever.
- Lester and Walter Melrose – Music producers who were born in Sumner.
See also
In Spanish: Sumner (Illinois) para niños
