Marquette Heights, Illinois

Coordinates: 40°37′2″N 89°36′14″W / 40.61722°N 89.60389°W / 40.61722; -89.60389

Marquette Heights, Illinois
Settlement
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Tazewell
Coordinates	40°37′2″N 89°36′14″W / 40.61722°N 89.60389°W / 40.61722; -89.60389

Marquette Heights is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America. The population was 2,794 at the 2000 census. Marquette Heights is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Marquette Heights is located at 40°37′02″N 89°36′14″W / 40.617220°N 89.603784°W / 40.617220; -89.603784.^[1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.2 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 2,794 people, 982 households, and 815 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,702.7 people per square mile (657.8/km²). There were 1,006 housing units at an average density of 613.1 per square mile (236.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% White, 0.39% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 982 households out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,073, and the median income for a family was $50,714. Males had a median income of $40,870 versus $23,674 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,935. About 2.7% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Spook Hollow

Marquette Heights is home to Spook Hollow, Central Illinois' longest-running annual haunted attractions. Started in 1979 as a one night walk through the woods, Spook Hollow now spans four days with both Spook Hollow and M.C. Manor attractions. The event is organized by the Marquette Heights Men's Club (MHMC). The MHMC is a non-profit group of 18 and older males that work together to better the community. Members live in Marquette Heights and surrounding communities. Every October the MHMC puts on Spook Hollow, an attraction that has been around for over 30 plus years. The funds raised from this event are put right back into the community. Funds raised have purchased equipment for the local police, fire, and city departments. The MHMC also donates to local scout groups, the city library, and the Enhance the Future Scholarship Fund. The MHMC does a Christmas toy drive every December and donates to the fire department's Easter egg hunt every spring. If you would like to see some of the MHMC achievements for yourself, take a stroll through Independence Park. Over the years, the club has helped improve the park in many ways, providing both donations and labor. The park now has a lighted, blacktop walking trail, dining pavilion, handicapped accessible bathrooms, and a gazebo. If you're interested in joining the MHMC, stop by one of our monthly meetings, held the first Sunday of every month (excluding holidays) at Liberty Hall.

References

1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 

External links

• City of Marquette Heights website
• Spook Hollow website