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Burlington, Iowa Micropolitan Area
The Burlington, IA-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – one in southeast Iowa and the other in west central Illinois, anchored by the city of Burlington, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 50,564 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 48,412). Counties *Des Moines County, Iowa *Henderson County, Illinois Communities *Places with more than 20,000 inhabitants **Burlington, Iowa (Principal city) *Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants **Dallas City, Illinois (partial) ** Mediapolis, Iowa **Oquawka, Illinois **West Burlington, Iowa *Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants **Danville, Iowa **Middletown, Iowa **Stronghurst, Illinois *Places with less than 500 inhabitants **Biggsville, Illinois ** Gladstone, Illinois **Gulf Port, Illinois **Lomax, Illinois **Media, Illinois **Raritan, Illinois *Unincorporated places **Augusta, Iowa **Carman, Illinois **Cartha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biggsville, Illinois
Biggsville is a village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 304 at the 2010 census, down from 343 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Biggsville is located in east-central Henderson County in the valley of South Henderson Creek. Illinois Route 94 passes through the center of the village, leading north to Aledo and south to La Harpe. U.S. Route 34 bypasses the village to the south, leading east to Galesburg and west to Burlington, Iowa. According to the 2010 census, Biggsville has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 343 people, 143 households, and 96 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 161 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.83% White and 1.17% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population. There were 143 households, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sperry, Iowa
Sperry is an unincorporated community in central Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads north of the city of Burlington, the county seat of Des Moines County. Its elevation is 751 feet (229 m). Although Sperry is unincorporated, it has a post office with the ZIP code of 52650, which opened on 5 February 1870. The community is part of the Burlington, IA– IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Demographics History Sperry got its start in the year 1869, when John M. Sperry settled there and opened a post office. Sperry was a station stop on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway later a part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad; construction of the line began in 1869. This line was also used by the Burlington and Northwestern Railway system, later part of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was a railroad that operated in the Midwestern United States. Common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olena, Illinois
Olena is an unincorporated community in Stronghurst Township, Henderson County, Illinois Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 United States Census, it has a population of 7,331. Its county seat is Oquawka. Henderson County is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Stat ..., United States. Olena is located on County Route 6, north-northwest of Stronghurst. History Olena was laid out on August 14, 1838, by Robert Kendall. It had, in the 19th century, a population of approximately 300 inhabitants. References Further readingHistory of Mercer and Henderson Counties Unincorporated communities in Henderson County, Illinois Unincorporated communities in Illinois 1838 establishments in Illinois {{HendersonCountyIL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hopper, Illinois
Hopper is an unincorporated community in Stronghurst Township, Henderson County, Illinois Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 United States Census, it has a population of 7,331. Its county seat is Oquawka. Henderson County is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Stat ..., United States. Hopper is located on County Route 6, west-northwest of Stronghurst. History Hopper was originally named Warren, Illinois. The village was laid out by Lambert Hopper on March 25, 1840. It was often called Hopper's Mill in the 19th century because Lambert Hopper and his son, Wesley Hopper, operated a thriving lumber mill in the area. References Further readingHistory of Mercer and Henderson Counties {{authority control Unincorporated communities in Henderson County, Illinois Unincorporated communities in Illinois 1840 establishments in Illinois Populated places established in 1840 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decorra, Illinois
Decorra is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois Illinois ( ) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolitan areas include, Peoria and Rockf .... History Decorra was founded in the 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Decorra in 1888, and remained in operation until 1929. References Unincorporated communities in Henderson County, Illinois Unincorporated communities in Illinois 1880s establishments in Illinois {{HendersonCountyIL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carthage Lake, Illinois
Carthage Lake is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, Illinois Illinois ( ) is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolitan areas include, Peoria and Rockf ..., United States. Notes Unincorporated communities in Henderson County, Illinois Unincorporated communities in Illinois {{HendersonCountyIL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carman, Illinois
Carman is an unincorporated village in Carman Township, Henderson County, Illinois Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 United States Census, it has a population of 7,331. Its county seat is Oquawka. Henderson County is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Stat ..., United States. Carman lies on along the Mississippi River across from Burlington, Iowa. Due to its proximity to the river, parts of Carman frequently flood. Demographics References * Unincorporated communities in Illinois Unincorporated communities in Henderson County, Illinois {{HendersonCountyIL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augusta, Iowa
Augusta is an unincorporated community situated on the Skunk River in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It is located 10 miles southwest of Burlington and nine miles north of Fort Madison, off U.S. Route 61 U.S. Route 61 or U.S. Highway 61 (U.S. 61) is a major United States highway that extends between New Orleans, Louisiana and the city of Wyoming, Minnesota. The highway generally follows the course of the Mississippi River and is designate ... and Iowa Highway 16. The community is part of the Burlington, IA– IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Demographics History In 1835, Levi Moffitt, one of the first settlers, built the first water-power "flouring" mill in the state of Iowa. In 1842, Moffitt and Dan Jones built a church in Augusta, and helped to transport immigrants up the river to Nauvoo. The means of travel was a small steamboat that was called the ''Maid of Iowa'', which was captained by Dan Jones. The Augusta Academy, a co-educational institu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raritan, Illinois
Raritan is a village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 138 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Raritan is located in southeastern Henderson County. According to the 2010 census, Raritan has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 59 households, and 44 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 65 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 99.29% White, and 0.71% from two or more races. There were 59 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Media, Illinois
Media is a village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 107 at the 2010 census, down from 130 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Media is located in southeastern Henderson County at (40.773075, -90.834690). Illinois Route 116 passes through the village, leading west and north to U.S. Route 34 near Biggsville, and south and east to Roseville. According to the 2010 census, Media has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 56 households, and 39 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 59 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.69% White, 1.54% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population. There were 56 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
