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Tonica, Illinois

Coordinates:41°12′57″N89°04′12″W/ 41.21583°N 89.07000°W/41.21583; -89.07000
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Tonica, Illinois
Village
Aerial view of Tonica
Aerial view of Tonica
Location in LaSalle County, Illinois
Location in LaSalle County, Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates:41°12′57″N89°04′12″W/ 41.21583°N 89.07000°W/41.21583; -89.07000[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyLaSalle
TownshipEden
Area
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• Total1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2)
• Land1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2)
• Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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666 ft (203 m)
Population
(2020)
• Total749
• Density550.7/sq mi (212.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6(CST)
• Summer (DST)UTC-5(CDT)
ZIP code
61370
Area code815
FIPS code17-75718
GNISfeature ID2399993[1]
Wikimedia CommonsTonica, Illinois
Websitewww.tonicavillage.com

Tonicais avillageinLaSalle County,Illinois,United States.The population was 749 at the2020 census,[3]down from 768 at the2010 census.[4]It is part of theOttawaMicropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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Tonica was originally a small hamlet called Point Republic. The village was founded by Andrew West, the local agent for theIllinois Central Railroad.The tracks arrived May 23, 1853. Tonica was first incorporated on April 3, 1859, then reincorporated on August 16, 1873. The incorporation was certified on October 16, 1901.[5]

Tonica derives its name from theTunica peoplethat West learned about while growing up in New York State.[6][7]West likewise named many of the streets in the town after Native American tribes and people.[8]

Geography

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Tonica is located in western LaSalle County andIllinois Route 251passes through the center of the village, leading north 9 miles (14 km) toPeruand south 12 miles (19 km) toWenona.Interstate 39passes through the west side of the village, with access from Exit 48 (N 20th Road). I-39 leads north 10 miles (16 km) toInterstate 80inLaSalleand south 48 miles (77 km) toInterstate 55atNormal.

According to the 2020 census, Tonica has a total area of 1.36 square miles (3.52 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880504—
1890473−6.2%
19004975.1%
1910483−2.8%
1920439−9.1%
193050013.9%
19405102.0%
195058514.7%
196075028.2%
19708219.5%
1980695−15.3%
19907152.9%
2000685−4.2%
201076812.1%
2020749−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of thecensus[11]of 2020, there were 749 people, 328 households, and 207 families residing in the village. The population density was 550.7 inhabitants per square mile (212.6/km2). There were 331 housing units at an average density of 243.4 per square mile (94.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.78%White,0.13%Native American,0.53%Asian,4.94% fromother races,and 0.61% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 9.48% of the population.

There were 328 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% weremarried couplesliving together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $52,206, and the median income for a family was $71,750. Males had a median income of $39,265 versus $32,500 for females. Theper capita incomefor the village was $27,672. About 9.7% of families and 14.4% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The village has its own grade school, Tonica Grade School (K-8).[12]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^abcU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tonica, Illinois
  2. ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 15,2022.
  3. ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedJune 9,2022.
  4. ^"Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1), Tonica village, Illinois".American FactFinder.U.S. Census Bureau. Archived fromthe originalon February 13, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 3,2020.
  5. ^"Name Index to Illinois Local Governments".apps.ilsos.gov.RetrievedJune 9,2022.
  6. ^Illinois Central Magazine.Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 43.
  7. ^Bluemer, R.G. (2002).Rails Across the Heartland.Granville, Illinois: Grand Village Press.
  8. ^"History".Village of Tonica.RetrievedJune 9,2022.
  9. ^"G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon February 13, 2020.RetrievedDecember 25,2015.
  10. ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
  11. ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
  12. ^City data.com
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