Allenville, Illinois facts for kids
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Allenville, Illinois
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Location in Moultrie County, Illinois
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 Allenville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Moultrie |
| Township | East Nelson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 216.75/sq mi (83.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
61951
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-00867 |
| GNIS ID | 2397937 |
Allenville is a small village located in Moultrie County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 132 people lived there.
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Where is Allenville Located?
Allenville is in the southeastern part of Moultrie County. A main road, Illinois Route 121, runs through the village. This road can take you northwest about 7 miles (11 km) to Sullivan, which is the main town of the county. If you go southeast on the same road, you'll reach Mattoon about 11 miles (18 km) away.
Land and Water Around Allenville
The village of Allenville covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called Coon Creek flows through the western side of the village. This creek eventually leads north towards the Kaskaskia River and Lake Shelbyville.
Who Lives in Allenville?
The number of people living in Allenville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 45 | — | |
| 1910 | 245 | — | |
| 1920 | 286 | 16.7% | |
| 1930 | 248 | −13.3% | |
| 1940 | 240 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 253 | 5.4% | |
| 1960 | 191 | −24.5% | |
| 1970 | 185 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 203 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 166 | −18.2% | |
| 2000 | 154 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 148 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 132 | −10.8% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 154 people living in Allenville. These people made up 61 households, and 42 of these were families. The village had about 264 people per square mile (102 people per square kilometer). All the residents were identified as White.
Most households (60.7%) were married couples living together. Some households (18%) had children under 18. About 13.1% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was 46 years old. About 16.9% of the population was under 18. The median income for a household was $46,146. This means half the households earned more, and half earned less. About 7.7% of all people in Allenville lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Allenville (Illinois) para niños
