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{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Lisbon, Illinois | official_name = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | other_name = | settlement_type = [[List of towns and villages in Illinois|Village]] | image_skyline = | imagesize = | image_alt = | image_caption = | image_flag = | image_seal = | etymology = | nickname = | motto = | anthem = | image_map = File:Kendall County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lisbon Highlighted.svg | mapsize = | map_alt = | map_caption = Location of Lisbon in Kendall County, Illinois | image_map1 = Illinois in United States (US48).svg | mapsize1 = | map_alt1 = | map_caption1 = Location of Illinois in the United States | pushpin_map = | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_label = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_mapsize = | pushpin_relief = | pushpin_map_caption = | coordinates = {{coord|41|28|50|N|88|27|21|W|display=inline,title}} | coor_pinpoint = | coordinates_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | grid_name = | grid_position = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Illinois | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = [[Kendall County, Illinois|Kendall]] | subdivision_type3 = Townships | subdivision_name3 = [[Lisbon Township, Kendall County, Illinois|Lisbon]], [[Big Grove Township, Kendall County, Illinois|Big Grove]] | subdivision_type4 = | subdivision_name4 = | established_title = Founded | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | seat_type = | seat = | government_footnotes = | government_type = | governing_body = | leader_party = | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = | leader_title1 = Village president | leader_name1 = | total_type = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_17.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=March 15, 2022}}</ref> | area_total_km2 = 5.48 | area_total_sq_mi = 2.12 | area_land_km2 = 5.48 | area_land_sq_mi = 2.12 | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 | area_water_percent = | area_metro_footnotes = | area_metro_km2 = | area_metro_sq_mi = | area_rank = | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | elevation_ft = 627 | population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] | population_footnotes = | population_total = 271 | population_density_km2 = 49.44 <!-- 2016 pop est. and area --> | population_density_sq_mi = 128.01 | timezone1 = [[North American Central Time Zone|CST]] | utc_offset1 = -6 | timezone1_DST = [[North American Central Time Zone|CDT]] | utc_offset1_DST = -5 | postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] | postal_code = 60541 | area_codes = [[Area codes 815 and 779|815 & 779]] | geocode = | iso_code = | blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standards|FIPS code]] | blank_info = 17-43900 | blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID | blank1_info = 2398449<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2398449}}</ref> | blank2_name = | blank2_info = | blank_name_sec2 = | blank_info_sec2 = | blank2_name_sec2 = Wikimedia Commons | blank2_info_sec2 = Lisbon, Illinois | website = | footnotes = }} '''Lisbon''' is a [[village (Illinois)|village]] in [[Kendall County, Illinois|Kendall County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 271 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. The community was established in 1836 with a log tavern and a highway connecting [[Joliet, Illinois|Joliet]] to Chicago Road. This led to the addition of a post office, an enterprise, and a schoolhouse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kendallkin.org/county-history/town-histories/lisbon/lisbon-1870.html|title=History of Lisbon, Illinois 1870 - Kendall County ILGenWeb|website=kendallkin.org|language=en|access-date=February 7, 2018}}</ref> The town became part of Kendall County in 1841.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.co.kendall.il.us/history/|title=History|website=www.co.kendall.il.us|language=en-US|access-date=February 7, 2018}}</ref> John Moore is credited with naming Lisbon Township, a name with Portuguese origins.{{Citation needed|date=February 2019}} According to Joseph R. Adams in the May 28, 1896, edition of the ''Kendall County News'', "Though ten miles from a railroad, the villagers appear not wanting. They appear to be living better and happier than those differently situated."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kendallkin.org/county-history/town-histories/lisbon/lisbon-1896.html|title=Lisbon in 1896 - Kendall County ILGenWeb|website=kendallkin.org|language=en|access-date=February 7, 2018}}</ref> Lisbon is now home to Lisbon Consolidated School, the John Moore Park, West Lisbon Church, and Lisbon Bethlehem Lutheran Church.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} ==Geography== Lisbon is located in southern Kendall County at {{coord|41|28|50|N|88|28|58|W|type:city}} (41.480600, -88.482740).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is {{convert|12|mi}} south of [[Yorkville, Illinois|Yorkville]], the [[county seat]], and {{convert|22|mi}} west of [[Joliet, Illinois|Joliet]]. [[U.S. Route 52]] passes through the north side of the village, leading east to Joliet and west {{convert|32|mi}} to [[Troy Grove, Illinois|Troy Grove]]. As of 2016, Lisbon has a total area of {{convert|15.3|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|12.4|sqkm|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|2.9|sqkm|order=flip}}, or 18.94%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2016">{{cite web|title=2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2016_Gazetteer/2016_gaz_place_17.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 11, 2017}}</ref> ==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left|1880= 216 |1900= 279 |1910= 197 |1920= 205 |1930= 145 |1940= 206 |1950= 183 |1960= 234 |1970= 261 |1980= 259 |1990= 216 |2000= 248 |2010= 285 |2020= 271 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> }} At the 2010 census there were 285 people, 105 households and 78 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|65.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}, prior to a significant expansion of the village's area. There were 111 housing units, of which 6, or 5.4%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.8% some other race, and 1.1% two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.0% of the population.<ref name="Census 2010 DP-1">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/SF1DP1/1600000US1743900| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1): Lisbon village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=February 20, 2019| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213130154/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/SF1DP1/1600000US1743900| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> Of the 105 households in the village, 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were headed by [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71, and the average family size was 3.23.<ref name="Census 2010 DP-1"/> 26.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.7% were from 18 to 24, 24.6% were from 25 to 44, 26.0% were from 45 to 64, and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.<ref name="Census 2010 DP-1"/> For the period 2013β17, the estimated annual [[median household income]] was $60,313 and the median family income was $62,813. Male full-time workers had a median income of $58,906 and females $33,594. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $21,014.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/17_5YR/DP03/1600000US1743900| title=Selected Economic Characteristics: 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Lisbon village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=February 20, 2019| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213094550/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/17_5YR/DP03/1600000US1743900| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> ==Notable people== <!-- Note: Β· Only people who already have a Wikipedia article may appear here. This establishes notability. Β· The article must mention how they are associated with <city name>, whether born, raised, or residing. Β· The fact of their association should have a reliable source cited. Β· Alphabetical by last name please Β· All others will be deleted without further explanation --> * [[Washington Bushnell]], Illinois politician<ref>'The Death Death of Washington Bushnell,' '''Ottawa Fair Trader,''' July 4, 1885, pg. 3</ref> * [[John Dwyer (baseball)|John Dwyer]], baseball player, catcher and outfielder for the [[Cleveland Blues (NL)|Cleveland Blues]]<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dwyerjo01.shtml John Dwyer]</ref> ==References== <references /> {{Kendall County, Illinois}} {{Chicagoland}} {{authority control}} [[Category:Villages in Kendall County, Illinois]] [[Category:Villages in Illinois]]
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