Venice, IL is a small town in Madison County, Illinois. With a population of only 1,926 people, it is a small but vibrant community where everyone knows each other. There are plenty of businesses and organizations that give the town its unique character. Local businesses include Stone Cold BBQ for delicious barbecue, Bloomsbury Farm for fresh produce and flowers, and Bellerose Antiques for unique vintage items. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and biking can be enjoyed at nearby Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park or along the Great River Road Bike Trail. Other local organizations include the Venice Lions Club which promotes volunteerism in the community and The Associated Churches of Venice which provides emergency financial assistance to families in need. Finally, every summer there is an annual Little League tournament that brings teams from all over the area together to enjoy fun competition and camaraderie.
The population in Venice is 1,926. There are 1,067 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Venice is 40.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Venice is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Venice
- 27.0% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 12.2% are married with children
- 43.7% have children, but are single
Race in Venice
- 2.6% are White
- 94.7% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander