Manhattan, Illinois

Manhattan
Village
Motto: 
Memories with progress
Location of Manhattan in Will County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°25′19″N 87°58′52″W / 41.42194°N 87.98111°W / 41.42194; -87.98111
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyWill
Established1880
Incorporated1886
Named afterManhattan
Government
 • MayorMike Adrieansen
Area
[1]
 • Total
6.68 sq mi (17.30 km2)
 • Land6.68 sq mi (17.30 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,385
 • Estimate 
(2024)[2]
10,772
 • Density1,404.7/sq mi (542.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60442
Area code815
FIPS code17-46357
Wikimedia CommonsManhattan, Illinois
Websitewww.villageofmanhattan.org

Manhattan (/mænˈhætən/MANN-haton) is a village or township in Will County, Illinois. The population was 9,385 at the time of the 2020 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be 10,772 as of July 2024[3]. The community is located in northeastern Illinois approximately 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Chicago.

History

The township was established in 1853.[4]

Manhattan village was established in 1880 as a stop along the Wabash Railroad 6th district, and incorporated in 1886. Its named comes from the New York City borough of Manhattan, which may have been suggested by then-Will County supervisor John Young[5]. Due to railroad construction in the mid-19th century, many immigrants, especially Irish, moved to the area. It was eventually incorporated to obtain a saloon license. Its forebears of German and Irish heritage give expression in the early spring festival Irish Fest.

On May 27, 1917, Manhattan was struck by a tornado as part of the May 25 - June 1, 1917 tornado outbreak, one of the most widespread and deadly on record[6].

The early morning of June 11, 1925, saw the explosion of a 55,000-barrel crude oil storage tank owned by the Sinclair Oil Corporation just south of Manhattan when it was struck by lightning. The resulting fire was reportedly visible from up to fifty miles away and raged for over twenty-four hours[6].

Geography

Manhattan is located at 41°25′19″N 87°58′52″W / 41.42194°N 87.98111°W / 41.42194; -87.98111 (41.422044, -87.981042).[7]

According to the 2010 census, Manhattan has a total area of 6.57 square miles (17.02 km2), all land.[8]

Manhattan is located along the Wauponsee Glacial Trail that can be accessed at the Manhattan Road Access Point.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890257—
190039352.9%
191044312.7%
192052518.5%
193062819.6%
1940601−4.3%
195072821.1%
19601,11753.4%
19701,53037.0%
19801,94427.1%
19902,0595.9%
20003,33061.7%
20107,051111.7%
20209,38533.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2020 census

Manhattan village, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[11] Pop 2010[12] Pop 2020[13] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 3,185 6,404 8,186 95.65% 90.82% 87.22%
Black or African American alone (NH) 7 73 134 0.21% 1.04% 1.43%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 1 10 11 0.03% 0.14% 0.12%
Asian alone (NH) 7 52 46 0.21% 0.74% 0.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 2 0 0.00% 0.03% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 1 24 0.00% 0.01% 0.26%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 29 64 282 0.87% 0.91% 3.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 101 445 702 3.03% 6.31% 7.48%
Total 3,330 7,051 9,385 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 3,330 people, 1,144 households, and 870 families residing in the village. The population density was 989.3 inhabitants per square mile (382.0/km2). There were 1,163 housing units at an average density of 345.5 units per square mile (133.4 units/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.21% White, 0.21% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 1.17% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.02% of the population.

There were 1,144 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $55,559, and the median income for a family was $62,865. Males had a median income of $50,174 versus $30,865 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,666. About 1.0% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2010 census, the township population was 9,218 and it contained 3,199 housing units.[15]

Education

Manhattan is served by School District 114, one of the higher-achieving districts in Illinois. Four schools lie in this district. Wilson Creek Elementary School serves grades K through 1, Anna McDonald School serves grades 2 through 3, Manhattan Intermediate School serves grade 4 through 5, and Manhattan Junior High School serves grades 6 through 8. High school-aged students in the village attend Lincoln-Way West High School in nearby New Lenox, Illinois.

Civic organizations

Manhattan is served by American Legion Post number 935 and the Lions Club. In addition, Manhattan is served by the Boy Scouts of America, Rainbow Council, Troop 155,[16] and Cub Scouts Pack 155.[17]

Transportation

Manhattan station on Metra's SouthWest Service provides weekday rail service to Chicago's Union Station.[18][19] Manhattan is the southern terminus of the line.[20]

U.S. Route 52 is the only numbered highway serving Manhattan; US 52 runs in the northwest–southeast direction through Manhattan.[21]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. U.S. Department of Commerce. July 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Manhattan village, Illinois". Census.gov. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  4. ^ "Manhattan Township". manhattantownship.com. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place names of Illinois. Urbana: University of Illinois Press. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  6. ^ a b Fitzgerald, John; McGrath, Kathy; McGrath, James (1986). Memories With Progress: 1886-1986: Manhattan, IL. Manhattan, Illinois: The Centennial Book Committee.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 26, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ^ "Forest Preserve District of Will County Interactive Map". ReconnectWithNature.org. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Manhattan village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Manhattan village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Manhattan village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  15. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved May 28, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  16. ^ "Boy Scout Troop 155, Manhattan, Illinois". Boy Scout Troop 155, Manhattan, Illinois. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  17. ^ "Cub Scout Pack 155, Manhattan, Illinois". Cub Scout Pack 155, Manhattan, Illinois.
  18. ^ "Metra to introduce expanded SouthWest Service schedule". Trains. January 9, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023. The route does not currently see weekend operation.
  19. ^ "SouthWest Service Line" (PDF). Metra. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  20. ^ "RTA System Map" (PDF). Regional Transportation Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 15, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  21. ^ "Manhattan, Illinois" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved October 27, 2023.

41°25′19″N 87°58′52″W / 41.422044°N 87.981042°W / 41.422044; -87.981042

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