Downtown Lebanon

Downtown Lebanon

Lebanon is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,523 at the 2000 census. Like many other places in "Little Egypt" or Southern Illinois, Lebanon was named after the Middle Eastern country of the same name. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... St. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... The Little Egypt region of Illinois Little Egypt is the southern area of the state of Illinois in the United States of America. ...

Lebanon is home to McKendree College. Founded in 1828, it is the oldest college in Illinois. It will officially become McKendree University in 2007 years after several years of enrollment growth and the development of graduate programs. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: McKendree College McKendree College is the oldest college in Illinois, founded in 1828. ...

Registered historic places

• Emerald Mound and Village Site
• Lebanon Historic District
• Mermaid House Hotel

The Lebanon Historic District is located in the St. ... Mermaid House Hotel, located on East St. ...

Geography

Lebanon is located at 38°36′12″N, 89°48′41″W (38.603398, -89.811271).^GR1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.6 km² (2.2 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. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,523 people, 1,275 households, and 804 families residing in the city. The population density was 632.7/km² (1,641.4/mi²). There were 1,389 housing units at an average density of 249.4/km² (647.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.46% White, 18.45% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... 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. ... 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 1,275 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 18.6% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,042, and the median income for a family was $48,711. Males had a median income of $30,597 versus $21,341 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,125. About 9.8% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% 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. ...

Famous People From Lebanon

Neal Cotts a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubsand formerly the Chicago White Sox. Neal James Cotts (born March 25, 1980 in Belleville, Illinois) is a left-handed pitcher currently with the Chicago Cubs. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 10, 14, 23, 26, 42 Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1871, 1874-1889) (a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 42, 72, Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) Other nicknames The Sox, The South Siders, The ChiSox, The Pale Hose, The Good Guys, The Go-Go Sox, The...

Craig Virgin an olympic runner who set records in the 2 mile run and other races. Craig Virgin (born August 2, 1955) is an American distance runner. ... Olympic can mean: Olympic Games, an international multi-sport event: Olympic Games, the modern games held since 1896 Ancient Olympic Games, the ancient games held in Olympia, Greece between 776 BC and 393 AD Olympic (band), a Czech rock band Olympic (MTR) A MTR station in Hong Kong Olympic Airlines...

Schools

Lebanon is home to mckendree college as you already know but it is also home to Lebanon Grade School And Lebanon High School (home of the Greyhounds). Lebanon High School (LHS), formerly Lebanon Union High School, is a high school located in Lebanon, Oregon and is a part of the Lebanon Community School District (LCSD). ...

Miscellaneous

• Residents pronounce the last syllable of the town's name with a "none" sound instead of the more soft "non" like the country.

External links

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