for the city was $16,421. About 5.2% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. Education Until 1992, Assumption was served by the Assumption School District #9. Since 1992, Assumption has been served by the Central A&M School District, which also includes the village of Moweaqua, as well as the nearby rural areas. Central A&M Middle School (grades 6-8) and Bond Elementary School (preK-2) are located in Assumption, as well as the school district office. Enrollment at the middle school is approximately 170 students. Assumption is also home to Kemmerer Village, a private Presbyterian childcare agency, named for donor Philip Kemmerer who willed to "the orphans and friendless poor of all denominations" in 1884. Originally known as Kemmerer Orphan Home, the facility opened in 1914. In 1930, the named was changed to Kemmerer Children's Home. Eventually the name became Kemmerer Village. Notable people Lloyd Burdick, football player James T. Carroll, Los Angeles City Council member, 1933, born in Assumption John Dudra, MLB infielder for the Boston Braves, was born in Assumption in 1916 Brant Hansen, radio personality, graduated from Assumption High School, 1987 References External links "Illinois Coal: The Legacy of an Industrial Society", sponsored by the Illinois State Historical Society includes an interview with Augustine Gobel, born in Assumption on April 21, 1909, who entered the coal mines at age sixteen. Cities in Christian County, Illinois Cities in Illinois 1902 establishments in Illinois Populated places established in 1856