Venice, Illinois facts for kids
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Venice, Illinois
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Location in Madison County, Illinois
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 Venice, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Venice |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,498 |
| • Density | 810.17/sq mi (312.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
62090 (Venice)
62060 (Madison) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-77473 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397123 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Venice, Illinois |
Venice is a small city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,498 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 1,890 people who lived there in 2010.
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History of Venice
Venice was first planned out and marked on a map in 1841. This process is called "platting."
Geography and Location
Venice is located in the southwest part of Madison County. It sits at coordinates 38°40′26″N 90°10′4″W.
Where Venice is Located
The city is surrounded by other towns. To the north and east, it borders the city of Madison. To the south, it borders Brooklyn in St. Clair County. To the west, Venice is next to the Mississippi River. Across the river is the big city of St. Louis, Missouri.
Size and Water Area
Venice covers a total area of about 1.85 square miles (4.79 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.002 square miles (0.005 square kilometers), is water.
Roads and Bridges
Illinois Route 3 runs along the west side of Venice. This road goes north about 19 miles (31 km) to Alton. It also goes south about 4 miles (6 km) to East St. Louis. The McKinley Bridge is an important bridge that crosses the Mississippi River. It connects Route 3 in Venice to Interstate 70 in St. Louis.
People Living in Venice
The number of people living in Venice has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1880 to 2020.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 612 | — | |
| 1890 | 932 | 52.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,450 | 162.9% | |
| 1910 | 3,718 | 51.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,895 | 4.8% | |
| 1930 | 5,362 | 37.7% | |
| 1940 | 5,454 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 6,226 | 14.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,380 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,680 | −13.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,480 | −25.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,571 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,528 | −29.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,890 | −25.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,498 | −20.7% | |
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Diversity in Venice
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Venice. The US Census counts people by race and also by whether they are Hispanic or Latino. People who are Hispanic or Latino can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Not Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 136 | 61 | 39 | 5.38% | 3.23% | 2.60% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,352 | 1,768 | 1,421 | 93.04% | 93.54% | 94.86% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0.24% | 0.16% | 0.13% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 14 | 24 | 26 | 0.55% | 1.27% | 1.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19 | 32 | 10 | 0.75% | 1.69% | 0.67% |
| Total | 2,528 | 1,890 | 1,498 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
More About the Population
In 2000, there were 2,528 people living in Venice. They lived in 950 households, and 661 of these were families. The city had about 1,348 people per square mile. There were 1,154 homes, with about 615 homes per square mile.
Most people in Venice were African American (93.55%). About 5.50% were White. A small number were Native American (0.36%) or Asian (0.04%). About 0.55% of people were of two or more races. People who were Hispanic or Latino made up 0.75% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of 950 households, 34.5% had children under 18 living with them. About 22.6% were married couples. About 41.8% had a female head of household with no husband. Also, 30.4% were not families. About 27.7% of all households had only one person living there. About 10.6% had someone 65 years or older living alone. On average, there were 2.66 people per household and 3.25 people per family.
Age and Income
The population in Venice was spread out by age. About 33.3% were under 18 years old. About 9.3% were between 18 and 24. About 26.0% were between 25 and 44. About 19.3% were between 45 and 64. And 12.1% were 65 years or older. The average age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were about 79.4 males.
The average income for a household in Venice was $19,853. For families, the average income was $24,432. Men earned about $35,515 on average, while women earned about $22,411. The average income per person in the city was $11,483. About 34.9% of families and 39.6% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 55.7% of those under 18 and 29.6% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Venice
- Ted Savage was born in Venice. He was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder for eight different Major League Baseball teams.
See also
In Spanish: Venice (Illinois) para niños
