Chrisman
City
The water tower in Chrisman
The water tower in Chrisman
Location of Chrisman in Edgar County, Illinois.
Location of Chrisman in Edgar County, Illinois.
Chrisman is located in Edgar County, Illinois
Chrisman
Chrisman
Chrisman's location in Edgar County
Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°40′30″W / 39.80444°N 87.67500°W / 39.80444; -87.67500[1]
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyEdgar
TownshipRoss
Area
[2]
 • Total0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
 • Land0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
643 ft (196 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,312
 • Density1,824.76/sq mi (704.83/km2)
ZIP code
61924
Area code217
FIPS code17-14273
GNIS feature ID2393520[1]
Websitewww.cityofchrisman.com

Chrisman is a city in Ross Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,312 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

Chrisman High School

Chrisman is located on U.S. Route 150 less than a mile north of its intersection with U.S. Route 36. Two railroad lines intersect in Chrisman, both operated by CSX Transportation.[4]

According to the 2010 census, Chrisman has a total area of 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880541—
189082051.6%
190090510.4%
19101,19331.8%
19201,101−7.7%
19301,092−0.8%
19401,1121.8%
19501,071−3.7%
19601,22114.0%
19701,2855.2%
19801,41310.0%
19901,136−19.6%
20001,31816.0%
20101,3431.9%
20201,312−2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 1,312 people, 610 households, and 405 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,824.76 inhabitants per square mile (704.54/km2). There were 559 housing units at an average density of 777.47 per square mile (300.18/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.52% White, 0.61% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 1.07% from other races, and 4.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 610 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.48% were married couples living together, 3.77% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.61% were non-families. 27.87% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.08% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 2.49.

The city's age distribution consisted of 25.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,042, and the median income for a family was $70,234. Males had a median income of $46,875 versus $30,529 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,336. About 6.7% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chrisman, Illinois}
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Illinois Railroad Map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 22, 2007. Retrieved October 11, 2007.
  5. ↑ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ 'Illinois Blue Book 1997-1998,' Biographical Sketch of Harry "Babe" Woodyard, pg. 57
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