Race and ethnicity in the United States censusIn the United States census, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in a separate question.
Central IllinoisCentral Illinois is a region of the U.S. state of Illinois that consists of the entire central third of the state, divided from north to south. Also known as the Heart of Illinois, it is characterized by small towns and mid-sized cities. Agriculture, particularly corn and soybeans, as well as educational institutions and manufacturing centers, figure prominently.
Millikin UniversityMillikin University is a private university in Decatur, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1901 by Decatur businessman James Millikin and is historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). HistoryMillikin was initially established on April 30, 1901, through a partnership with the then-Lincoln University, an existing college in Lincoln, Illinois also affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Lake DecaturLake Decatur is a 2,800-acre (11 km) reservoir located in the city of Decatur, Illinois, USA, east of downtown. The city and lake both share the name of U.S. Navy Commodore Stephen Decatur. The lake is 613 feet (187 m) above sea level and has a watershed of 925 square miles (2,400 km) or 592,000 acres (240,000 ha) reaching into parts of seven counties. The largest lake on the Sangamon River, it was created in 1920–1922.
2020 United States census24th US national censusThe 2020 United States census was the 24th decennial United States census. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2020. Other than a pilot study during the 2000 census, this was the first U.S. census to offer options to respond online or by phone, in addition to the paper response form used for previous censuses. The census was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected its administration.
Macon County, IllinoisMacon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States census, it had a population of 103,998. Its county seat and most populous city is Decatur. Macon County comprises the Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.Illinois Republican PartyThe Illinois Republican Party is the affiliate of the Republican Party in the U.S. state of Illinois founded on May 29, 1856. It is run by the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, which consists of 17 members, one representing each of the state's congressional districts. Once the dominant party in Illinois, the state GOP has become a minority party within the last few decades, holding little power in the state.
Sangamon RiverThe Sangamon River is a principal tributary of the Illinois River, approximately 246 miles (396 km) long, in central Illinois in the United States. It drains a mostly rural agricultural area and runs through Decatur and past Springfield.
Richland Community CollegeRichland Community College (RCC) is a publiccommunity college in Decatur, Illinois. It is a part of the Illinois Community College System. StudentsRichland Community College serves approximately 2,075 students annually through its main campus, two extension centers and other off-campus sites throughout the district, as of the fall of 2022.
List of municipalities in IllinoisIllinois is a state located in the Midwestern United States. According to the 2020 United States census, Illinois is the 6th most populous state with 12,812,508 inhabitants but the 24th largest by land area spanning 55,499.0 square miles (143,742 km2) of land. Illinois is divided into 102 counties and, as of 2020, contained 1,300 municipalities consisting of cities, towns, and villages.A. E. StaleyThe A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company was an American food products manufacturing company. It was purchased by Tate & Lyle in 1988, and in 2022 was incorporated into their newly formed Primient subsidiary, of which KPS Capital Partners holds a controlling interest.County seatA county seat is an administrative center, seat of government, or capital city of a county or civil parish. The term is in use in six countries: the United States, Canada, China, Hungary, Romania and Taiwan. An equivalent term, shire town, is used in the U.S. state of Vermont and in several other English-speaking jurisdictions.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.