Hebron, Illinois

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Hebron
Mead Station
Village
The Hebron water tower, painted to resemble a basketball
The Hebron water tower, painted to resemble a basketball
Location of Hebron in McHenry County, Illinois.
Location of Hebron in McHenry County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 42°28′11″N 88°25′53″W / 42.46972°N 88.43139°W / 42.46972; -88.43139Coordinates: 42°28′11″N 88°25′53″W / 42.46972°N 88.43139°W / 42.46972; -88.43139
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMcHenry
FoundedOctober 21, 1895
Government
 • Village presidentKimberly Martinez
Area
[1]
 • Total1.84 sq mi (4.76 km2)
 • Land1.84 sq mi (4.76 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,216
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,183
 • Density643.98/sq mi (248.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60034
Area code(s)815
FIPS code17-33851
Wikimedia CommonsHebron, Illinois
Websitehttp://www.villageofhebron.org

Hebron is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is a commuter village within the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census the village population was 1,216, up from 1,038 in 2000. It is also the headquarters of Vaughan Manufacturing, one of the largest manufacturers of striking tools in the world.[3][4]

Geography[]

According to the 2010 census, Hebron has a total area of 1.95 square miles (5.05 km2), all land.[5]

Major streets[]

  • Illinois 47.svg Main Street
  • Illinois 173.svg Maple Avenue
  • Price Road
  • Bigelow Avenue

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880137—
1900511—
191064426.0%
1920631−2.0%
1930608−3.6%
19406273.1%
195069611.0%
19607010.7%
197078111.4%
19807860.6%
19908092.9%
20001,03828.3%
20101,21617.1%
2019 (est.)1,183[2]−2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 390 households, and 271 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,515.9 people per square mile (589.4/km2). There were 411 housing units at an average density of 600.2 per square mile (233.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.78% White, 0.39% African American, 0.10% Asian, 1.16% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.30% of the population.

There were 390 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,607, and the median income for a family was $53,661. Males had a median income of $41,036 versus $25,272 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,829. About 3.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Fire Protection and EMS[]

The village and surrounding area are protected by the Hebron Alden Greenwood Fire Protection District. The district comprises 30 members that protect 56 square miles (150 km2). The district operates out of one fire station located in Hebron. The district operates two engines, two ambulances, two brush trucks, and two tenders. They average 400 emergency calls a year. The district is part of the Northwestern EMS System and provides ALS (Advanced Life Support) service to the district.

The district holds their annual pig roast on the second Saturday in September each year at the fire station at 12302 Rte 173 in Hebron.

Education[]

Alden-Hebron High School is the smallest school to win the Illinois High School Boys Basketball Championship. In 1952, with an enrollment of 98 students, the boys team won the state title with an overtime victory over Quincy. At the time, all Illinois schools competed for a single championship, regardless of enrollment. The town's water tower is painted to look like a basketball in commemoration of the event.[8]

Notable people[]

  • Elmer Bigelow, recipient of the Medal of Honor; died saving his ship in World War II; born and raised in Hebron.[9]
  • George Dunne, longtime President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. After his political career, he owned and resided on a farm in Hebron.[10]
  • Howie Judson, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Redlegs (1948–1954); born in Hebron

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "Annual Report on Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing's Revenue, Growth, SWOT Analysis & Competitor Intelligence - IncFact". incfact.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  4. ^ "Vaughan Manufacturing | Tool Manufacturing". Vaughan Manufacturing. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  5. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-08-03.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ Johnson, Scott; Julie Kistler (2002). Once There Were Giants. Illinois High School Association. ISBN 0960116656.
  9. ^ Cox, Samuel (ed.). "Water Tender Second Class, USN (1920-1945)". Washington Navy Yard: Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  10. ^ Ford, Liam; Sjostrom, Joseph (May 30, 2006). "George W. Dunne (1913-2006)". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 14, 2019.

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