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Encyclopedia > Cobden, Illinois

Cobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,116 at the 2000 census. Union County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ...


Geography

Cobden is located at 37°32′2″N, 89°15′19″W (37.533949, -89.255409).GR1


According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²), all land. 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. ...


Cobden is located near the crest of the Shawnee Hills. It is in "Cobden Col", a valley cut into rock by water near the summit of this ancient mountain range. How could water cut a canyon at the top of a mountain range? About 100,000 years ago, the Illinoisan Glacier covered almost all of Illinois. As it pushed south, the glacier climbed the Shawnee Mountains. The height of the glacier was much greater than that of the mountains. The glacier stopped before it reached the summit. As the glacier melted, a lake formed between the mountains and the glacier. Cobden Col was the outlet of this lake. The Shawnee Hills is a region of Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. ... The Wolstonian glaciation is a name for an ice age period which occurred between 200,000 and 125,000 years ago. ...


Cobden is named after Sir Richard Cobden.


Cobden's claim to fame is their unique mascot, an Appleknocker, or a man with freckles wearing overalls, a flannel shirt, a straw hat, and chewing a wad of tobacco. This nickname originated when the high school first began to compete in athletics and did not yet have a mascot, so other schools made up this derogatory term to insult the new school because of their large industry in peach and apple orchards. However, when Cobden High School played for the state basketball championship in 1964, this mascot became the pride of Cobden and southern Illinois, showing the world what a small Southern Illinois town could really do. Cobden is also where skoal beans were invented, thanks.


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,116 people, 421 households, and 276 families residing in the village. The population density was 350.3/km² (908.6/mi²). There were 457 housing units at an average density of 143.5/km² (372.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 90.68% White, 1.43% African American, 0.63% Native American, 5.73% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. there is also 2 hermes. get her done Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.90% 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 421 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-traditional families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.16. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the village the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $26,364, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $19,423 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,978. About 13.7% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 14.7% 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. ...


External links

  • Maps and aerial photos for 37°32′02″N 89°15′20″W / 37.533949, -89.255409Coordinates: 37°32′02″N 89°15′20″W / 37.533949, -89.255409

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,116 people, 421 households, and 276 families residing in the village. The population density was 350.3/km² (908.6/mi²). There were 457 housing units at an average density of 143.5/km² (372.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 90.68% White, 1.43% African American, 0.63% Native American, 5.73% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.90% of the population. Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


There were 421 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non traditional families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.16.


In the village the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $26,364, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $19,423 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,978. About 13.7% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Richard Cobden Summary (4606 words)
Cobden was born at a farmhouse called Dunford, in Heyshott near Midhurst, in Sussex.
Cobden was thus relegated to private life, and retiring to his country house at Dunford, he spent his time in perfect contentment in cultivating his land and feeding his pigs.
Cobden, and what is was called "Cobdenism" and later identified with laissez-faire, was subjected to much criticism from the school of English economists who advocated a national policy, on the ideas of Alexander Hamilton and Friedrich List.
Cobden: Weather and Much More from Answers.com (621 words)
Cobden is located near the crest of the Shawnee Hills.
It is in "Cobden Col", a valley cut into rock by water near the summit of this ancient mountain range.
Cobden Col was the outlet of this lake.
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