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Encyclopedia > Breese, Illinois

Breese is a city in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,048 at the 2000 census. It is named after Sidney Breese, a senator under president Abraham Lincoln. Breese was founded in 1855. Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois, and determined by the U.S. Census Bureau to include the mean center of U.S. population in 1960. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Sidney Breese (September 7, 1800–June 27, 1878) was a U.S. Senator from Illinois. ...

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Geography

Breese is located at 38°36′37″N, 89°31′36″W (38.610317, -89.526705)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²). 5.9 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (1.30%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,048 people, 1,513 households, and 1,078 families residing in the city. The population density was 685.5/km² (1,779.1/mi²). There were 1,573 housing units at an average density of 266.4/km² (691.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.57% White, 0.10% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,513 households out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.15. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $47,639, and the median income for a family was $54,242. Males had a median income of $37,979 versus $23,231 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,530. About 1.2% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Businesses

  • Hellige's Market and Locker Company

97 North Clinton Street Breese, IL 62230


ph: 618-526-7905


ph: 618-526-7813


Opened June 10, 1935 by Arthur Hellige and currently owned and operated by his son Richard Hellige and Grandson Steven Hellige.

Prints local paper, The Breese Journal, every Wednesday evening. Also a commercial printer.

  • Equity Fifty-Five Real Estate

397 N. 4th Street Breese,IL 62230


Clinton County's Top Producer


(618) 526-0021 Equity55.com


Schools

  • Central Community High School
  • Mater Dei Catholic High School
  • All Saints Academy Catholic Grade School
  • Breese District #12 Public Grade School

Nearby Towns

Beckemeyer is a village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. ... Albers is a village located in Clinton County, Illinois. ...

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Welcome to Breese, Illinois! (261 words)
On behalf of the residents of the City of Breese.
Located approximately 40 miles on the eastern side of the St. Louis metropolitan area, Breese is a growing community and an area that provides rich farmland.
Breese is located in the center of the western half of Clinton County, Illinois.
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