Serena, Illinois

Serena, Illinois is a township in LaSalle County, Illinois.

Geography

The latitude of Serena is 41.509N. The longitude is -88.76W. Elevation is 640 feet.

The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 980.

Serena Township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. The population was 980 at the 2000 census. Serena Township changed its name from Warren Township in May, 1850.

This township is so extremely rural, that the school there contains grades from Kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade, and due to a referendum in the year 2001, a new addition to the school was built thanks to many parents in the area that were willing to have their taxes raised to pay for it!

Don't be fooled by its country charm; the school still teaches at regular educational standards and the mascot is Bob, the Cornhusk!

According to polls taken, many of the children that attend the school are often bored, and sick of the quiet life they have there. Many wish to live the city life, and hate anything to do with their rural life that contains much more livestock and vegetables than the normal teenagers.

It is a very comfortable environment to raise your child, mostly hidden from the evils of the world. The town consists of a school, a diner, a bank, an auto mechanic, a fire station, and of course houses.

Demographics

The 10 most common ethnic groups include
* German - 20%
* Irish - 18%
* Norwegian - 15%
* Italian - 7%
* English - 7%
* Polish - 7%
* Swedish - 3%
* French (except Basque) - 2%
* Croatian - 2%
* Dutch - 2%