Momence, Illinois
Momence | |
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 Aerial view of Momence | |
 Location of Momence in Illinois | |
 Location of Illinois in the United States | |
| Coordinates:41°09′50″N87°39′47″W/ 41.16389°N 87.66306°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Charles Steele[citation needed] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,117 |
| • Density | 1,986.62/sq mi (767.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6(CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60954 |
| Area code | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-49893 |
| GNISfeature ID | 2395368[1] |
| Wikimedia Commons | Momence, Illinois |
| Website | http://cityofmomence |
Momenceis a city inMomence Township, Kankakee County, Illinois,United States. The population was 3,171 at the 2000 census, and 3,310 in 2010. It is part of theKankakee–BradleyMetropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
[edit]According to the 2010 census, Momence has a total area of 1.627 square miles (4.21 km2), of which 1.53 square miles (3.96 km2) (or 94.04%) is land and 0.097 square miles (0.25 km2) (or 5.96%) is water.[3]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 1,037 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,635 | 57.7% | |
| 1900 | 2,026 | 23.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,201 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,218 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,236 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,425 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,644 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,949 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,836 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,297 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,968 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,171 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,310 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,117 | −5.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
As of thecensus[5]of 2000, there were 3,171 people, 1,159 households, and 784 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,316.3 inhabitants per square mile (894.3/km2). There were 1,223 housing units at an average density of 893.3 per square mile (344.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.18%White,4.32%African American,0.19%Native American,0.09%Asian,4.95% fromother races,and 1.26% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 11.38% of the population.
There were 1,159 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,898, and the median income for a family was $45,379. Males had a median income of $31,741 versus $23,711 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $17,836. About 5.8% of families and 9.2% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
History
[edit]First known as "Lower Crossing", Momence was named after a localPotawatomi,Isadore Moness. Momence was firstplattedby Dr. Hiram Todd in 1846.[6]It is located on theKankakee River.In July, 1893, a crew paid for by an appropriation from the neighboring State of Indiana cut a shallow channel not quite a meter deep through alimestoneledge running just east of Momence, which had for millennia partially blocked and restricted the flow of the Kankakee River, making up to that point theGrand Kankakee Marsh,then the nation's largest inlandwetland,possible. The increased river flow, while doing little for the citizens of Illinois, drained thousands of acres of Indiana wetlands, permitting them to be profitably farmed, while destroying most of the Marsh.[7]
Transportation
[edit]SHOW Busprovides bus service between Momence and Kankakee on weekdays.[8]
Notable people
[edit]- Jeremy Michael Boorda,U.S. Navy Admiraland first American sailor to have risen through the enlisted ranks to become theChief of Naval Operations.He was raised in Momence.[9]
- Don Bacon,Republicanmember of theUnited States House of RepresentativesrepresentingNebraska's 2nd congressional district.He was raised in Momence.[10]
- Eddie Condon,jazz musician. He was raised in Momence until moving toChicago Heights, Illinois.[11]
- William Crook(1925–1997), preacher turned politician, national director of theVolunteers in Service to America(VISTA) program and US Ambassador to Australia[12]
- Orbert Davis,jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He was raised in Momence.[13]
- Janet Hubert,actress. She appeared in the original Broadway cast ofCatsand played Vivian Banks inThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airduring the first three seasons.[14][15]
- Ted Petersen,offensive linemanfor thePittsburgh Steelers(1977–1983; 1987),Cleveland Browns(1984) andIndianapolis Colts(1984).[16]
- Malcolm Ross,United States Naval Reserve captain, atmospheric scientist, and balloonist. He was born in Momence, but raised inWest Lafayette, Indiana.[17]
- John D. Zeglis,president ofAT&Tand the chairman and C.E.O. ofAT&T Wireless.[18]
Pop culture
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- Downtown Momence served as a setting for scenes in the 2002 movie,Road to Perdition.
- Momence's downtown and neighborhood also served as the setting for the fourth season of “Fargo”,starringChris Rock.
References
[edit]- ^abcU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Momence, Illinois
- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 15,2022.
- ^"G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon February 13, 2020.RetrievedDecember 27,2015.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^Houde, Mary Jean; John Klasey (1968)Of the People, a Popular History of Kankakee County,General Printing Co, Chicago, p. 30.
- ^"Looking Back: Murdering the Grand Kankakee Marsh".Associated Press.February 23, 2019.
- ^"SHOW Bus Kankakee Limited Stop".RetrievedJanuary 28,2024.
- ^Weiner, Tim (May 17, 1996)."Jeremy M. Boorda, 57; Rose Through Ranks".New York Times.New York, New York.RetrievedJanuary 16,2017.
- ^Tysver, Robynn (April 26, 2016). "Don Bacon is a 'fresh face' in politics but hardly a political neophyte".Omaha World-Herald.Omaha, Nebraska.
- ^Kenney, William H. (October 27, 1994).Chicago Jazz: A Cultural History, 1904-1930.New York City:Oxford University Press.ISBN0195357787.
- ^"William Crook, 72, Ambassador To Australia and Johnson Aide".The New York Times.October 31, 1997.RetrievedSeptember 6,2017.
- ^Krenek, Jon (January 26, 2015). "A Momence ambassador in Cuba".Daily Journal.Kankakee, Illinois.
- ^"Momence City Council: Monday, March 7, 2011 Council Meeting"(PDF).City of Momence. March 7, 2011.RetrievedJanuary 16,2017.
- ^Hubert, Janet."Janet Hubert Biography".IMDb.RetrievedApril 5,2013.
- ^"Super Bowl rings saved from ex-Steeler Ted Petersen's burning home".Associated Press.New York City.April 25, 2011.RetrievedJanuary 16,2017.
- ^Wilson, Jodie Steelman; Winfrey, Emily Griffin; McDole, Rebecca (2012). "The Highest Achiever of Linden High School".Hidden History of Montgomery County, Indiana.Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK:The History Press.pp. 13–14.ISBN978-1609495220.
- ^"John Zeglis: A Standout".Summer 1999. Archived fromthe originalon June 14, 2010.RetrievedMay 17,2008.
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