Albany, Illinois facts for kids
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Albany, Illinois
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Albany from the Mississippi River
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Location of Albany in Whiteside County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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 Albany, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Albany, Illinois
Location in the United States
Albany, Illinois
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 864 |
| • Density | 806.72/sq mi (311.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61230
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-00516 |
Albany is a small village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. It's located right by the Mississippi River. In 2020, about 864 people lived there.
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History of Albany
Albany was founded a long time ago, in 1837. The first people who settled here came from a city called Albany, New York. They liked their old home so much that they decided to name their new village "Albany" too! A post office opened in Albany in 1838, which helped people send and receive mail.
Geography of Albany
Albany is located at specific coordinates: 41.788411 degrees North and 90.219128 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 628 | — | |
| 1870 | 606 | −3.5% | |
| 1880 | 623 | 2.8% | |
| 1890 | 611 | −1.9% | |
| 1900 | 629 | 2.9% | |
| 1910 | 618 | −1.7% | |
| 1920 | 491 | −20.6% | |
| 1930 | 450 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 492 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 544 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 637 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 942 | 47.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,014 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 835 | −17.7% | |
| 2000 | 895 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 891 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 864 | −3.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 895 people living in Albany. These people lived in 349 different homes. About 33.5% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63%) were married couples living together.
The people in Albany are of different ages. About 26.8% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 38 years old.
Education in Albany
Students in Albany attend schools that are part of the River Bend Community Unit District 2. This school district helps make sure kids get a good education.
Notable People from Albany
- Nan Sheets, who was a famous painter and also directed a museum.
See Also
In Spanish: Albany (Illinois) para niños
