Allendale, Illinois facts for kids
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The Allendale Community Consolidated School
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Location of Allendale in Wabash County, Illinois.
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Allendale
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wabash |
| Precinct | Wabash |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
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| • Total | 458 |
| • Density | 1,491.86/sq mi (576.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62410
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| Area code(s) | Area code 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-00815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397935 |
Allendale is a small village in Wabash County, Illinois. It is located in Wabash Precinct. In 2010, about 475 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 458.
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History of Allendale
Allendale was started in 1869. It was named after Colonel C. M. Allen, who worked for the railroad.
The 1989 Tornado
On January 7, 1989, a very strong tornado hit Allendale. This tornado was an F4 on the Fujita scale. It destroyed a large part of the town. About 55 people were hurt.
The tornado directly hit the Allendale school. The part of the school built in the 1960s was completely destroyed. However, the high school section, which was older (built in the late 1920s), did not get much damage. After the tornado, money was raised to build a brand new school. This new school was for elementary and middle school students. The community had a strong motto: "NEVER BACK DOWN, NEVER GIVE UP."
Geography of Allendale
Allendale is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of a place called Patton. It is also about 1.75 miles (2.8 km) east-northeast of Adams Corner.
According to the 2010 census, Allendale covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Allendale Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 283 | — | |
| 1920 | 451 | — | |
| 1930 | 462 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 432 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 442 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 465 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 425 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 613 | 44.2% | |
| 1990 | 476 | −22.3% | |
| 2000 | 528 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 475 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 458 | −3.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 528 people living in Allendale. These people lived in 192 households, and 142 of these were families. Most people in the village were White (about 97.92%). A small number were African American (0.76%) or from other backgrounds.
About 35.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.65 people. The average family had about 3.20 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 37 years old.
Education in Allendale
Students in Allendale attend schools in the Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17. This district teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten up to 8th grade. After 8th grade, students go to Mount Carmel High School. This high school is part of the Wabash CUSD 348 district.
See also
In Spanish: Allendale (Illinois) para niños
