Energy, IL is a small suburban village located in the middle of Illinois' Williamson County. With a population of 1,167 people and a population density of 923 people per square mile, this rural community is known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. \nThe village offers many local businesses and organizations for residents to take advantage of. Local businesses include The Energy Depot, Energy Quick Stop, Country Charm Antiques & Gifts, Sandra’s Hair Designers, and the Energy Café. \nYear-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Energy with its close proximity to Crab Orchard Lake and the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Residents and visitors can enjoy fishing, kayaking, camping or boating on the lake or bird watching in the refuge. In addition to these recreational activities there are also several golf courses near by including Hickory Ridge Golf Course with its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. \nThere are also several organizations in Energy for residents to participate in such as The Energy Firefighters Association and The Williamson County 4-H Club which offers various programs from livestock care to cooking classes for youth ages 5-19. Local sporting events occur frequently at local high school grounds offering baseball games in spring/summer months and football during fall/winter seasons.
The population in Energy is 1,167. There are 992 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Energy is 49.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Energy is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Energy
- 54.6% are married
- 12.3% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 5.0% have children, but are single
Race in Energy
- 93.8% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander