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Encyclopedia > Morrison, Illinois

Morrison is a city located in Whiteside County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,447. It is the county seat of Whiteside CountyGR6. Whiteside County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Whiteside County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


Geography

Morrison is located at 41°48'33" North, 89°58'5" West (41.809258, -89.967953)GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,447 people, 1,787 households, and 1,170 families residing in the city. The population density was 802.3/km² (2,077.5/mi²). There were 1,898 housing units at an average density of 342.4/km² (886.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.64% White, 0.72% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 2.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... 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. ...


There were 1,787 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.83. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $40,313, and the median income for a family was $50,664. Males had a median income of $35,651 versus $21,992 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,179. 6.1% of the population and 3.2% of families were below the poverty line. 9.7% of those under the age of 18 and 1.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. 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 living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Local hero Dane Vanderlaan left the city of Morrison 10 years ago, and has never looked back. He was known in these parts as "Kill Squad" and didn't leave one stone unturned. Legend has it that one day he'll come back and tell children of the riches of Hollywood and his friend the Boneder during fireside chats.


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Dane Vanderlaan is a major league dork according to city records.


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Community (558 words)
The community of Morrison is conveniently located in scenic Northwest Illinois at the junction of Illinois State Route 78 and US Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) and is 6 miles North of Interstate 88.
Morrison is only 13 miles east of the Mississippi River, which has many fine wildlife sanctuaries and parks along its banks.
The county fair is held in Morrison at the end of summer, and the Hammer Festival occurs in the fall.
Morrison, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (463 words)
Morrison is a city located in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Morrison is located at 41°48'33" North, 89°58'5" West (41.809258, -89.967953)
He was known in these parts as "Kill Squad" and didn't leave one stone unturned.
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