Gays, Illinois
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Image:GaysWaterTower.jpg Gays is a village located in Moultrie County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 259.
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Geography
Gays is located at 39°27'32" North, 88°29'47" West (39.458782, -88.496367)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Attractions
The village of Gays is home of two unique tourist attractions.
Image:TwostoryouthouseSA.jpg A two story outhouse is located in the town. It was build in 1869 for apartments that were attached to a general store. The top floor was used by the apartments dwellers while the bottom floor was used by patrons of the store. Each level had two seats, so the outhouse could be used by four at a time. Waste from the top level dropped to the pit behind a false wall instead of falling on occupants below. The store and apartments have been demolished, however, the outhouses remains. It is now in a small park open to the public.
Image:ThiefSenorAnderson.jpg West of the outhouse is what was claimed to be Hitler’s bicycle. A rusty bicycle once hung on a pole with a sign that read “Hitler’s Bike (1934).” However, this bike is not authentic and was put up by a prankster. The bike was stolen and as of May 29, 2005 the bike has not been found.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 259 people, 99 households, and 76 families residing in the village. The population density was 243.9/km² (633.5/mi²). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 97.9/km² (254.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.46% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 1.54% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 99 households out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,131. 3.6% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
References
Pohlen, J. (2000). Oddball illinois. Chicago: Chicago Review Press.