Hecker, IL is a small town located in the St. Clair County, with a population of 554. It has a population density of 1,874 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town offers year-round outdoor activities such as camping at the Campground on the Kaskaskia River, fishing at Carlyle Lake and hiking along its many trails. There are also various places to eat and shop in Hecker including Mark's Place Cafe, The Old Dairy Bar & Grill and Quality Pawn & Jewelry. Hecker also has several organizations such as the Hecker Fire Department and the Lions Club that promote community projects and events. The area is home to local sporting events throughout the year such as games by Hecker High School teams as well as special fundraising tournaments held at golf courses in the area.
The population in Hecker is 554. There are 2,190 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hecker is 34.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hecker is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hecker
- 49.4% are married
- 3.6% are divorced
- 33.8% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Hecker
- 95.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander