Cedar Point is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. Located along the banks of the Fox River, Cedar Point was first settled around 1840 and was incorporated as a village in 1867. The 2020 census found that the population of Cedar Point had decreased by eleven people since 2010, bringing the total to 266. The median income for a household in Cedar Point is $59,722, and the median income for a family is $66,167. The per capita income for the village was $24,326. About 1.9% of families and 3.7% of the population were living below poverty line.
Cedar Point has an active local government with a Village President and six trustees who are elected to four-year terms. The current president is Janice Rothe and her term began in 2017. The Board of Trustees meet monthly on the second Monday at 7:00 pm at Village Hall which is located at 202 Mill St., Cedar Point, IL 61316-9103. Amongst their duties they manage programs like water services and garbage collection while they also oversee budgets set by local citizens to fund various projects like road repair or community center activities throughout each year.
When it comes to politics, Cedar Point residents lean toward conservative views with 44% being registered Republicans compared to 36% Democrats and 19% Independent voters according to data from LaSalle County Clerk’s Office in 2020. Notably, there has been an 8 point increase in Republican voter registration between 2016 and 2020 due mostly to people relocating from other areas where Democratic policies are more pronounced than those adopted in Illinois’ 11th congressional district which covers most of LaSalle County where Cedar Point resides.
Where can I vote in Cedar Point, IL?
Cedar Point Villiage Hall– 201 s. Oak St, Cedar Point, IL