Germantown, Illinois
Germantown: Village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States
About
Germantown is a village located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,269 and a population density of 1,256 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,273 inhabitants.
The village was created 192 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Germantown
| Population : | 1,273 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Clinton County |
| Postal code : | 62245 |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Area : | 1.01 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1833 (192 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:32:36 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,260 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Germantown is located at 38°33'13"N 89°32'18"W (38.5536600, -89.5384200).
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Demographics
The population of Germantown increased by 0.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,269 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,298 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,296 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,290 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,284 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,282 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,283 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,286 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,285 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,277 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,273 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,718 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,362 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 32.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,005 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,360 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 1.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 48.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 80.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,610 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
Germantown zip code is 62245.
County name: Clinton, County
fips: 17027
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $343,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,717 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $557 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,368 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,792 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.87 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,777 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,736 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 64,366 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,511 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $69,604 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,055 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 443 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 216 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 189 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 334 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 387 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,100.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.69 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $266,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,701 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $414 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,165 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,952 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.84 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,855 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 68,068 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,742 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,292 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,855 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 297 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 237 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 230 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 523.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.94 |
Schools in Germantown
College & universities near Germantown, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147013 | McKendree University | Lebanon (IL) | 62254-1291 |
| 146366 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia (IL) | 62801 |
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Germantown, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Germantown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown Post Office | Germantown (IL) | 62245 |
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- Germantown , Tennessee city in Shelby County, Tennessee with a population of 39,240 people.
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- Germantown , Ohio city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States with a population of 5,567 people.
- Germantown , New York census-designated place in Germantown, New York, United States with a population of 1,828 people.
- Germantown , New York town in Columbia County, New York, United States with a population of 845 people.
- Germantown , Wisconsin village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 246 people.
- Germantown , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 149 people.
Other cities in Clinton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Breese | 4,538 | City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St. |
| New Baden | 3,205 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Carlyle | 3,148 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Trenton | 2,566 | City in Illinois |
| Aviston | 2,156 | Village in United States of America |
| Albers | 1,115 | Village in United States of America |
| Beckemeyer | 999 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bartelso | 606 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Damiansville | 484 | Village in the United States |
| Hoffman | 478 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Saint Rose | 405 | Township in Clinton County, Illinois |
| Huey | 161 | Village in Illinois, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Germantown distances to largest Illinois cities
