Astoria, Illinois facts for kids
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Astoria, Illinois
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Downtown Astoria
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Location of Astoria in Fulton County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Astoria |
| Incorporated | January 24, 1839 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
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| • Total | 929 |
| • Density | 1,585.32/sq mi (612.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61501
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-02635 |
| GNIS ID | 2398002 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Astoria, Illinois |
Astoria is a small town located in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 929 people lived there.
The town has an interesting history with its name. It was first called Washington in 1836. Then, in 1837, it was moved and renamed Vienna. Finally, in 1839, it became Astoria. The town was named after John Jacob Astor, a very rich person who was famous for his fur trading business. People believed he owned land near the town.
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Geography of Astoria
Astoria is found in the southwestern part of Fulton County. A main road, U.S. Route 24, goes right through the middle of the town.
This road can take you to other nearby places. If you go northeast, you'll reach Lewistown, which is the main town for the county. It's about 18 miles away. If you head southwest, you'll get to Rushville, which is about 15 miles from Astoria.
Size of the Town
Astoria is not a very large town. Its total area is about 0.59 square miles (or 1.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Astoria's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Astoria has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,280 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,357 | 6.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,684 | 24.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,357 | −19.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,340 | −1.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,189 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,292 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,308 | 1.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,206 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,281 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,370 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,205 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,193 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,141 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 929 | −18.6% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 929 people living in Astoria. These people lived in 548 different homes. About 280 of these homes were families.
Who Lives in Astoria?
The people in Astoria come from different backgrounds. Most of the residents are White. A small number of people are from other races or have mixed racial backgrounds. Some residents are also Hispanic or Latino.
The town has people of all ages. About 26.9% of the people are under 18 years old. About 13.1% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Astoria is about 32.6 years old.
Major Highways
- U.S. Route 24 is the main highway that goes through Astoria.
See also
In Spanish: Astoria (Illinois) para niños
