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'''Macon''' is a city in [[Macon County, Illinois|Macon County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]] whose population was 1,213 at the 2000 census, and 1,128 at a 2009 estimate. It is included in the [[Decatur, Illinois]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Macon''' is a town in [[Macon County, Illinois|Macon County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]] whose population was 1,177 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020"/> It is included in the [[Decatur, Illinois]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]] and lies {{convert|9|mi|0}} south of Decatur.

==History==
The city was named after [[Nathaniel Macon]] (1758–1837), American politician.<ref>{{cite book|title=Illinois Central Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3WI3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PT49|year=1922|publisher=Illinois Central Railroad Company|page=44}}</ref>

It was originally plotted in 1856 on land owned by the [[Illinois Central Railroad]]. Macon was officially incorporated as a city on April 19, 1869.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Macon is located at {{coord|39|42|33|N|89|0|1|W|type:city}} (39.709123, -89.000391).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Macon is located in southern Macon County at {{coord|39|42|33|N|89|0|1|W|type:city}} (39.709123, -89.000391).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the 2010 census, Macon has a total area of {{convert|1.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], Macon has a total area of {{convert|1.45|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/>
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1745941
|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
|accessdate=2015-12-27
|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


===Major highways===
===Major highways===
* [[Image:US 51.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 51]] leads north {{convert|9|mi|0}} to Decatur, the Macon [[county seat]], and south {{convert|25|mi}} to [[Pana, Illinois|Pana]].

*[[Image:US 51.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 51]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,213 people, 467 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,376.2 people per square mile (532.2/km²). There were 491 housing units at an average density of 557.1 per square mile (215.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.33% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.58% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.58% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,213 people, 467 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,376.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 491 housing units at an average density of {{convert|557.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.33% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.58% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.58% of the population.


There were 467 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.
There were 467 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.


In the city, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $40,917, and the median income for a family was $48,583. Males had a median income of $35,333 versus $22,917 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,029. About 5.1% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,917, and the median income for a family was $48,583. Males had a median income of $35,333 versus $22,917 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,029. About 5.1% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
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===High school===
===High school===
{{Main|Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)}}
{{Main|Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)}}
On June 4, 1971 the Macon High School baseball team finished in second place at the [[Illinois High School Association]] championship tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1171199/1/index.htm|title=The Magical Season Of The Macon Ironmen|website=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref> Their unlikely run to the state tournament was documented in [[Chris Ballard]]'s 2012 book, ''One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season''.<ref>Ballard, Chris (2012) "One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season". New York: Hyperion Books</ref>
On June 4, 1971, the Macon High School baseball team finished in second place at the [[Illinois High School Association]] championship tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1171199/1/index.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721134027/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1171199/1/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 21, 2010|title=The Magical Season Of The Macon Ironmen|website=Sportsillustrated.cnn.com|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref> Their unlikely run to the state tournament was documented in [[Chris Ballard (journalist)|Chris Ballard]]'s 2012 book, ''One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season''.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ballard |first1=Chris |title=One Shot At Forever: A Small Town, An Unlikely Coach and a Magical Baseball Season |url=https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/chris-ballard/one-shot-at-forever/9781401312664/ |website=[[Hachette Book Group]] |date=27 June 2017 |publisher=Hyperion Books |isbn=9781401312664 |access-date=8 February 2023}}</ref>


[[Brian Snitker]], a member of that team, joined the [[Atlanta Braves]] as a player in 1977, was their third base coach, and in 2013 was named the manager of Atlanta's [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Gwinnett Braves]]. In 2016, the Atlanta Braves named Snitker as their manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/team/coach_staff_bio.jsp?c_id=atl&coachorstaffid=492535|title=Manager and Coaches|website=Atlanta Braves|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=431&stn=true&sid=t431 Gwinnett Braves Roster], Milb.com; accessed December 18, 2017.</ref>
[[Brian Snitker]], a member of that team, joined the [[Atlanta Braves]] as a player in 1977, was their third base coach, and in 2013 was named the manager of Atlanta's [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Gwinnett Braves]]. In 2016, the Atlanta Braves named Snitker as their manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/team/coach_staff_bio.jsp?c_id=atl&coachorstaffid=492535|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071112202953/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/team/coach_staff_bio.jsp?c_id=atl&coachorstaffid=492535|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 12, 2007|title=Manager and Coaches|website=Atlanta Braves|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=431&stn=true&sid=t431 Gwinnett Braves Roster], Milb.com; accessed December 18, 2017.</ref>


On May 27, 2006 Meridian High School State Champion Rodney Oyler was the first individual IHSA Illinois Boys State Champion in the open 800 meter run at O'Brien Stadium, [[Charleston, Illinois]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://herald-review.com/high-school/meridian/meridian-s-adams-steady-to-take-title/article_72d92f14-e01c-5d0f-8bfe-b12fb02bb725.html|title=Meridian's Adams steady to take title|website=Herald-reviews.com|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ihsa.org/data/trb/records/ybych1.htm|title=IHSA Boys Track & Field Individual Champions|website=Ihsa.org|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref>
On May 27, 2006, Meridian High School State Champion Rodney Oyler was the first individual IHSA Illinois Boys State Champion in the open 800 meter run at O'Brien Stadium, [[Charleston, Illinois]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://herald-review.com/high-school/meridian/meridian-s-adams-steady-to-take-title/article_72d92f14-e01c-5d0f-8bfe-b12fb02bb725.html|title=Meridian's Adams steady to take title|website=Herald-reviews.com|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ihsa.org/data/trb/records/ybych1.htm|title=IHSA Boys Track & Field Individual Champions|website=Ihsa.org|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref>


The [[Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)|Meridian Hawks]] won the 2009 Boys Class 1A [[Illinois High School Association]] State Basketball Championship.{{cn|date=December 2017}}
The [[Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)|Meridian Hawks]] won the 2009 Boys Class 1A [[Illinois High School Association]] State Basketball Championship.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}


===Auto racing===
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* [[Dale Connelly]], co-host of Minnesota Public Radio's [[The Morning Show (Minnesota Public Radio)|Morning Show]], is a 1973 graduate of [[Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)|Macon High School]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Health Science Librarians of Illinois News Letter|volume=22|page=6|url=http://hsli.org/HSLIFall-Winter2002.pdf|format=PDF|website=Hsli.org|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref>
* [[Dale Connelly]], co-host of Minnesota Public Radio's [[The Morning Show (Minnesota Public Radio)|Morning Show]], is a 1973 graduate of [[Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)|Macon High School]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Health Science Librarians of Illinois News Letter|volume=22|page=6|url=http://hsli.org/HSLIFall-Winter2002.pdf|website=Hsli.org|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref>
* [[Nelson G. Kraschel]], governor of Iowa from 1937 to 1939, was born on a farm near Macon on October 27, 1889
* [[Nelson G. Kraschel]], governor of Iowa from 1937 to 1939, was born on a farm near Macon on October 27, 1889
* [[Brian Snitker]], Manager of the [[Atlanta Braves]] baseball team, former professional [[baseball]] player, was a 1973 graduate of [[Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)|Macon High School]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Alumni/Macon/Macon%2070-79/MHS73.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-04-29 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005201619/http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Alumni/Macon/Macon%2070-79/MHS73.htm |archivedate=2011-10-05 |df= }} </ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/south/story/braves-name-brian-snitker-new-manager-101116|title=Braves name Brian Snitker new manager|date=11 October 2016|website=Foxsports.com|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref>
* [[Brian Snitker]], Manager of the [[Atlanta Braves]] baseball team, former professional [[baseball]] player, was a 1973 graduate of [[Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)|Macon High School]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Alumni/Macon/Macon%2070-79/MHS73.htm |title=Macon Class of 1973 |access-date=2010-04-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005201619/http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Alumni/Macon/Macon%2070-79/MHS73.htm |archive-date=2011-10-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/south/story/braves-name-brian-snitker-new-manager-101116|title=Braves name Brian Snitker new manager|date=11 October 2016|website=Foxsports.com|access-date=18 December 2017}}</ref>
* [[Toby Towson]], NCAA Gymnastics Champion, coach and dancer was a 1965 graduate of [[Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)|Macon High School]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Alumni/Macon/Macon%2060-69/MHS65.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-12-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005201457/http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Alumni/Macon/Macon%2060-69/MHS65.htm |archivedate=2011-10-05 |df= }} </ref>
* [[Toby Towson]], NCAA Gymnastics Champion, coach and dancer was a 1965 graduate of [[Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)|Macon High School]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Alumni/Macon/Macon%2060-69/MHS65.htm |title=Macon 67 |access-date=2008-12-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005201457/http://www.meridian.k12.il.us/Alumni/Macon/Macon%2060-69/MHS65.htm |archive-date=2011-10-05 }}</ref>
* [[Art Wilson]], (1885–1960) was a major league baseball catcher
* [[Art Wilson]], (1885–1960), born in Macon, was a major league baseball catcher

==Media==
Country music radio station [[WZUS]] is headquartered in Macon.


==References==
==References==

{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
{{Commons}}
*{{Official website|maconcity.us}}


{{Macon County, Illinois}}
{{Macon County, Illinois}}

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[[Category:Cities in Illinois]]
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Macon, Illinois
City
Location in Macon County, Illinois
Location in Macon County, Illinois
Macon is located in the United States
Macon
Macon
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°42′33″N 89°0′1″W / 39.70917°N 89.00028°W / 39.70917; -89.00028
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMacon
TownshipSouth Macon
Government
 • MayorFrank Dunmire
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2)
 • Land1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
721 ft (220 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
1,177
 • Density811.16/sq mi (313.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62544
Area code217
FIPS code17-45941
Websitemaconcity.us

Macon is a town in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,177 at the 2020 census.[2] It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies 9 miles (14 km) south of Decatur.

History

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The city was named after Nathaniel Macon (1758–1837), American politician.[3]

It was originally plotted in 1856 on land owned by the Illinois Central Railroad. Macon was officially incorporated as a city on April 19, 1869.

Geography

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Macon is located in southern Macon County at 39°42′33″N 89°0′1″W / 39.70917°N 89.00028°W / 39.70917; -89.00028 (39.709123, -89.000391).[4]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Macon has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2), all land.[1]

Major highways

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880793—
18908193.3%
1900705−13.9%
1910683−3.1%
192078815.4%
19308001.5%
19408759.4%
19509427.7%
19601,22930.5%
19701,2491.6%
19801,3004.1%
19901,282−1.4%
20001,213−5.4%
20101,138−6.2%
20201,1773.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,213 people, 467 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,376.2 inhabitants per square mile (531.4/km2). There were 491 housing units at an average density of 557.1 per square mile (215.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.85% White, 0.25% African American, 0.33% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 467 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,917, and the median income for a family was $48,583. Males had a median income of $35,333 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,029. About 5.1% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Sports

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High school

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Main article: Meridian High School (Macon, Illinois)

On June 4, 1971, the Macon High School baseball team finished in second place at the Illinois High School Association championship tournament.[7] Their unlikely run to the state tournament was documented in Chris Ballard's 2012 book, One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an Unlikely Coach, and a Magical Baseball Season.[8]

Brian Snitker, a member of that team, joined the Atlanta Braves as a player in 1977, was their third base coach, and in 2013 was named the manager of Atlanta's Triple-A Gwinnett Braves. In 2016, the Atlanta Braves named Snitker as their manager.[9][10]

On May 27, 2006, Meridian High School State Champion Rodney Oyler was the first individual IHSA Illinois Boys State Champion in the open 800 meter run at O'Brien Stadium, Charleston, Illinois.[11][12]

The Meridian Hawks won the 2009 Boys Class 1A Illinois High School Association State Basketball Championship.[citation needed]

Auto racing

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Macon is the site of Macon Speedway, a 1/5 mile high-banked dirt oval track which has been in operation since 1946.

In 2006, the track saw a major decrease in spectator turnouts and the owner was having trouble keeping the track open. In early 2007, Macon speedway was purchased by NASCAR drivers Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader, and Kenny Wallace. Since their purchase, parts of the track have been remodeled, including new fencing all around and fresh painted grandstands.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Macon city, Illinois: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "The Magical Season Of The Macon Ironmen". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2010. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  8. ^ Ballard, Chris (June 27, 2017). One Shot At Forever: A Small Town, An Unlikely Coach and a Magical Baseball Season. Hyperion Books. ISBN 9781401312664. Retrieved February 8, 2023. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  9. ^ "Manager and Coaches". Atlanta Braves. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  10. ^ Gwinnett Braves Roster, Milb.com; accessed December 18, 2017.
  11. ^ "Meridian's Adams steady to take title". Herald-reviews.com. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  12. ^ "IHSA Boys Track & Field Individual Champions". Ihsa.org. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  13. ^ "Health Science Librarians of Illinois News Letter" (PDF). Hsli.org. p. 6. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  14. ^ "Macon Class of 1973". Archived from the original on October 5, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
  15. ^ "Braves name Brian Snitker new manager". Foxsports.com. October 11, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  16. ^ "Macon 67". Archived from the original on October 5, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2008.
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