Zion is a city located in Lake County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,866. The city founded in July of 1901 by Dr. John Alexander Dowie. He also started the Zion Tabernacle of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church, which was the only church in town. It was built in the early 1900s and burned down in 1937. Lake County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Birthplace of Gary Coleman.
• Bob Collins, a radio personality in Chicago, died on February 8, 2000 when two small planes collided over Zion.
• Rock band Local H was formed in Zion and the band's album art and songs often reference the city.

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Geography

Zion is located at 42°27'12" North, 87°50'25" West (42.453221, -87.840222)¹. Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} 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 21.2 km² (8.2 mi²). 21.2 km² (8.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with 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. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 22,866 people, 7,552 households, and 5,558 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,076.7/km² (2,789.5/mi²). There are 8,036 housing units at an average density of 378.4/km² (980.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 58.76% White, 27.10% African American, 0.38% Native American, 1.87% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 7.80% from other races, and 4.02% from two or more races. 15.25% of the population are 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). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} 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. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. ... 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 are 7,552 households out of which 44.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% are married couples living together, 20.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% are non-families. 21.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.96 and the average family size is 3.44. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 33.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $45,723, and the median income for a family is $50,378. Males have a median income of $37,455 versus $27,563 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,730. 11.9% of the population and 10.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.5% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for an area may be defined as the total personal income in an area, divided by the number of people in that area. ... 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 (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=42.453221_N_-87.840222_E_type:city_region:US)
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  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=42.453221&lon=-87.840222&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100&datum=nad83)
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