Nauvoo, Illinois





Nauvoo is a city located in Hancock County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census,
the city had a total population of 1,063.

On February 10, 1846 many Mormons, led by Brigham Young, begin their
migration west from Nauvoo to Great Salt Lake.

Geography

Nauvoo is located at 40¡32'40" North, 91¡22'49" West (40.544567,
-91.380317)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of
12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is land and
3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 29.88% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,063 people, 403 households, and 276
families residing in the city. The population density is 121.4/km²
(314.4/mi²). There are 458 housing units at an average density of
52.3/km² (135.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.08%
White, 0.28% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00%
Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races.
1.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 403 households out of which 28.0% have children under the age of
18 living with them, 58.3% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a
female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% are non-families.
28.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.4% have someone
living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is
2.46 and the average family size is 3.04.

In the city the population is spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18,
6.5% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who
are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100
females there are 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there
are 79.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $39,519, and the median
income for a family is $49,167. Males have a median income of $37,895 versus
$24,250 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,150. 12.8% of
the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the
total people living in poverty, 16.2% are under the age of 18 and 18.2% are
65 or older.