Arenzville, Illinois facts for kids
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Arenzville
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Home of the World's Best Burgoo
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Location of Arenzville in Cass County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 367 |
| • Density | 477/sq mi (184.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62611
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-01946 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397981 |
Arenzville is a small village located in Cass County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 367 people, according to the 2020 census. Arenzville is sometimes called "Home of the World's Best Burgoo," which is a type of thick stew.
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Discover Arenzville's Location
Arenzville is a small village that covers an area of about 0.77 square miles (1.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits. It sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level.
Who Lives in Arenzville?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Arenzville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 379 | — | |
| 1890 | 356 | −6.1% | |
| 1900 | 462 | 29.8% | |
| 1910 | 518 | 12.1% | |
| 1920 | 479 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 458 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 494 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 513 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 417 | −18.7% | |
| 1970 | 403 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 495 | 22.8% | |
| 1990 | 432 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 419 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 409 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 367 | −10.3% | |
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A Look at the Community
As of the 2020 census, 367 people lived in Arenzville. Most people living in Arenzville are White. There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Pacific Islander, and those of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
There were 151 households in the village. Many of these were families, including married couples living together. About a third of households had children under 18 living with them. Some households had people living alone, including seniors aged 65 or older.
The village has a mix of ages. About 30% of the population is under 18 years old. There are also many adults and seniors. The average age in Arenzville was about 37.7 years old.
The average income for a household in Arenzville was around $81,250 in 2020. For families, the average income was about $86,875. Only a small percentage of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See Also
In Spanish: Arenzville para niños
