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Cobden, Illinois, in Union county, is 94 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 1,116 residents in the village.
In Cobden, about 50% of adults are married.
Women are better represented than men in Cobden.
In 2000, Cobden had a median family income of $32,500.
Cobden folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cobden that were owner-occupied was 79%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Cobden has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Cobden, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Cobden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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