Christopher, IL is a small town located in the southern part of Illinois. With a population of just 2,459 people, it has a population density of 1,656 people per square mile – much lower than the U.S. average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its size, Christopher has many things to offer visitors and locals alike. There are several local businesses such as The Family Bakery and Corner Store, which serves homemade goods and snacks. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of year-round activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, golfing and boating at nearby Rend Lake. The town also hosts several community organizations that organize events throughout the year such as Christopher Recreation Center's annual festival and fairs such as the Christmas in Christopher event that take place during the holiday season. For sports fans, there is even a local football team – The Christopher Bears – who make their home at Memorial Stadium every fall.
The population in Christopher is 2,459. There are 1,516 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Christopher is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Christopher is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Christopher
- 44.8% are married
- 16.6% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 19.2% have children, but are single
Race in Christopher
- 98.4% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander