Ashkum, Illinois facts for kids
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Ashkum, Illinois
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Ashkum in 2012
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Location of Ashkum in Iroquois County, Illinois
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 Ashkum, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Ashkum |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 750 |
| • Density | 898.20/sq mi (346.61/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60911
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| Area codes | 815, 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-02479 |
Ashkum is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 750 people lived there.
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Origin of Ashkum's Name
Ashkum is named after an Iroquois chief. His name means "more and more."
Where is Ashkum Located?
Ashkum is in the northwestern part of Iroquois County. It's easy to get to by car.
Major Roads Near Ashkum
- U.S. Route 45 goes through the village.
- Illinois Route 116 goes west from Ashkum.
- It leads about 37 miles (60 km) to Pontiac.
- Interstate 57 crosses IL-116 just west of Ashkum.
Ashkum's Size and Neighbors
Ashkum covers about 0.84 square miles (2.18 square kilometers) of land. It has no water area.
Nearby towns include:
- Danforth, about 4 miles (6 km) south.
- Cullom, about 16 miles (26 km) west.
- Clifton, about 4 miles (6 km) north.
People Living in Ashkum
The number of people living in Ashkum has changed over the years:
- In 1880, there were 245 people.
- By 1960, the population grew to 601.
- In 2020, about 750 people lived in Ashkum.
Households and Families
In 2020, there were 330 households in Ashkum. A household is a group of people living together.
- About 34% of households had children under 18.
- Almost half (48.5%) were married couples living together.
- About 26% of households had only one person living there.
Age Groups
The people in Ashkum are of different ages:
- About 25% are under 18 years old.
- About 15% are 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the village is about 37.6 years.
Income Information
The average income for a household in Ashkum was about $55,625 per year. For families, the average income was around $72,059.
TV and Internet in Ashkum
Ashkum is one of a few towns in Iroquois County that gets TV and internet services from Comcast. This means that people in Ashkum usually receive TV channels from the Chicago area. They do not typically get channels from the Champaign-Springfield-Decatur area.
See also
In Spanish: Ashkum para niños
