Murphysboro is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,295 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Jackson County^GR6. Jackson County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ... 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. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ...

234 people were killed when the Tri-State Tornado hit Murphysboro on March 18, 1925 and another F5 affected the area on December 18, 1957, the latest tornado of that rate recorded during a year. 1Time from first tornado to last tornado 2Maximum windspeed of most powerful tornado The Great Tri-State Tornado of Wednesday, March 18, 1925, crossed from southeastern Missouri, through southern Illinois, then into southwestern Indiana, and was the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. ... March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

Murphysboro is located at 37°46′2″N, 89°20′14″W (37.767245, -89.337346)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.21% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Murphysboro is located 5 miles southeast of Kinkaid Lake. Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

History

Murphysboro was founded by Dr. John Logan, the father of General John A. Logan. Logan County, Illinois is named after Dr. Logan. John Alexander Logan (February 8, 1826 – December 26, 1886), American soldier and political leader, was born in what is now Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois. ... Logan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. ...

Murphysboro was essentially totally destroyed on March 18, 1925 in the wake of the Tri-State Tornado. 1Time from first tornado to last tornado 2Maximum windspeed of most powerful tornado The Great Tri-State Tornado of Wednesday, March 18, 1925, crossed from southeastern Missouri, through southern Illinois, then into southwestern Indiana, and was the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. ...

Murpyboro is home to a legendary big-foot like monster known as The Big Muddy Monster. This creature was first thought to have been seen in the early 1970's by two people out one night on the southside of town near the Big Muddy River. This creature thrived strong for twenty-five years until one unfaithful summer Big Papa and Brian Manwaring killed off this endangered specie by running over the last of this kind with two fire trucks from the Apple City Fire Department. The Big Muddy River is located in Illinois. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 13,295 people, 3,704 households, and 2,129 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,062.8/km² (2,751.3/mi²). There were 4,183 housing units at an average density of 334.4/km² (865.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.82% White, 15.80% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.10% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% 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. ... 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 3,704 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.91. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 14.7% under the age of 18, 40.6% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,551, and the median income for a family was $34,987. Males had a median income of $28,216 versus $20,011 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,527. About 15.8% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% 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

• City of Murphysboro
• Murphysboro School District
• Crimson Express Marching Band
• Sallie Logan Public Library
• Lake Murphysboro State Park
• WINI Radio AM 1420
• Murphysboro Blues Festival
• Murphysboro Brian Manwaring Festival
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