Minonk, Illinois
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Minonk | |
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| Motto(s): a "Good Place" to Live | |
| Location of Minonk in Woodford County, Illinois Location of Minonk in Woodford County, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′37″N 89°02′17″W / 40.91028°N 89.03806°WCoordinates: 40°54′37″N 89°02′17″W / 40.91028°N 89.03806°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Woodford |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Russell Ruestman |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Water | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| Elevation | Template:Infobox settlement/lengthdisp |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,928 |
| • Estimate (2024)[3] | 1,898 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 61760 |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-49568 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395353[1] |
| Website | cityofminonk |
Minonk is a city in Minonk Township, Woodford County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, Minonk had a population of 1,928.[4] The city is part of the Peoria, Illinois, metropolitan area.
History
[edit | edit source]The founding of Minonk corresponds with the construction of the Illinois Central Railroad. The Illinois Central Railroad main line was completed in 1854 and ran through Section Seven, eventually becoming the City of Minonk. The plat of the town was first recorded on November 7, 1854.[5] The Pekin line of the Santa Fe Railroad, constructed in 1879, intersected with the Illinois Central Railroad in the city[6].
David Neal, an agent with the Illinois Central Railroad, is credited for naming the city. Local folklore provides varying accounts about the origins of the name “Minonk.” One version states that he originally named the area after a street in Boston, taken from the Mohican word meaning "high point,"[6] where he owned property. A second story suggests that he changed the name of the settlement, originally referred to as “Marquette” on old French maps, to the Ojibwe word “Minonk,” meaning “a good place.” Minonk is the only city in the world with that name.[5]
Early settlers were attracted to Minonk by a variety of livelihoods. Many came to work on the railroad. Others settled in the area to farm on the abundant, rich farmland. However, coal mining was the leading industry in the early years of Minonk. The first coal mines were developed in the 1860s, and at one point employed over 300 men.[7] Two mines operated in Minonk: the first mine was located on the north edge of the city, and the second was situated a half-mile north of town.[8]
Geography
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As of the 2010 census, Minonk has a total area of 2.42 square miles (6.27 km2), all land.[9]
Climate
[edit | edit source]Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, Minonk had a population of 1,928. The median age was 44.2 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98.6 males age 18 and over.[10][11]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[12]
There were 824 households in Minonk, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.9% were married-couple households, 19.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 892 housing units, of which 7.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 1.4%.[10]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,836 | 95.2% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 10 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 19 | 1.0% |
2000 census
[edit | edit source]At the 2000 census,[13] there were 2,168 people, 841 households and 587 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,587.6 inhabitants per square mile (613.0/km2). There were 885 housing units at an average density of 648.1 units per square mile (250.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% White, 0.05% African American, 0.05% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.
There were 841 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.
25.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
The median household income was $44,028 and the median family income was $50,379. Males had a median income of $35,859 compared with $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,688. About 7.0% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Sports
[edit | edit source]Minonk is home to Fieldcrest High School and their football team, the Fieldcrest Knights.
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Template:GNIS
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ↑ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. U.S. Department of Commerce. July 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Schneider 1981, p. 1
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 SK, Town Web |. "History of Minonk". City of Minonk. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ Schneider 1981, p. 87
- ↑ Schneider 1981, pg. 87
- ↑ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Schneider, Alice Hayes. Tales from the Trees. Minonk, IL: Schneider, 1981.