EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Photos: Funeral today for fallen Metro-East soldier

Illinois 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Illinois Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Freedom Celebration and Fireworks, Arcola, IL - July 5, 2009
Firecracker Craft Show And Festival,...

Hometown buries hero

Hundreds line streets for fallen soldier's return

An Invitation to our Germantown Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Germantown, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Germantown area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Illinois’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Germantown

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Germantown organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Germantown is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Germantown area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Germantown Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Germantown! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Germantown area and around the...

Illinois e-News Summaries week of 2/09/2009

02/09/09 - Governor Pat Quinn Names Two Top Staff Members
Appoints New Chief of Staff, General Counsel
...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Germantown

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Germantown,...

Germantown Illinois Information: Germantown, Illinois is part of CLINTON County. Population for Germantown from the last gathering is 1118. You can view Germantown venues that host many Germantown IL events every year. You can also research Germantown Illinois homes for sale by visiting our Germantown Illinois real estate guide. Germantown Illinois has a latitude of 38.5615 and a longitude of -89.5821. Zip codes in Germantown, IL include 62245 ... more Germantown zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Germantown, IL
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Germantown, IL was 1,118.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Germantown was 554, which represents 49.6 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Germantown, IL
There are an estimated 265 married men in the town. 61.2 percent of men over 15 years old in Germantown are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Germantown is 564 which is 50.4 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Germantown, Illinois
There are an estimated 278 married women in the community. 56.2 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Germantown, IL
The median age of people living in Germantown, IL was 38.4 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Germantown was 64. There were 867 people above the age of 18, which represents 77.5 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 17.4 percent of the population (194) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Germantown, IL
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Germantown, IL was 1,114.

White Population in Germantown, IL
The estimated White population in the Germantown community is 1,109, which is 99.2 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Germantown, Illinois
The estimated Black/African American population is 0, which is 0 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Germantown, IL
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Germantown, IL was 0.

Asian Population in Germantown, Illinois
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 2.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Germantown, IL
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Germantown was an estimated 0.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 3, while those of “two or more races” was 4 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Germantown community was 6, or 0.5 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Germantown, IL
The household population number in Germantown was 1,109.

Group Quarters Population in Germantown, IL
Group Quarters population in the community was 9.

Average Household Size in Germantown, IL
The average household size in Germantown is 2.5 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.98 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Germantown, IL
At the time of the last census survey, there were 459 total housing units in Germantown.

The number of occupied housing units was 444, or 96.7 of the total units in town. Of these, 369 were owner-occupied (83.1), and 75 were renter-occupied (16.9, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 15 vacant homes in Germantown at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Germantown, Illinois
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 319, with a median value in dollars of 83,300.

Monthly Owner Costs in Germantown, IL
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $903 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Germantown, average costs per month were $291 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 587 people in the community had a high school degree, or 76.8 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Germantown, Illinois
65 people in Germantown also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 8.5 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Germantown, IL
The number of Civilian Veterans in Germantown was 118, or 13.6 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Germantown, IL
In 2000, there were 166 people in Germantown, IL listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Germantown, IL
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 24 people in Germantown who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 2.3 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Germantown, Illinois
There were 623 in the labor force in Germantown at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 69.1 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Germantown was 27.8 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Germantown, IL
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $47,614. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Germantown, IL
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $56,563. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Germantown, Illinois
Per capita income in Germantown in the last full census was 21,851. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Germantown numbered 11, or 3.5 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Germantown, IL
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 67, or 6 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.