Atwood, Illinois facts for kids
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Atwood
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Atwood, Illinois Post Office, 2007
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Location of Atwood in Piatt County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Counties | Piatt, Douglas |
| Townships | Unity, Garrett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
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| • Total | 1,116 |
| • Density | 1,830/sq mi (701.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61913
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-02882 |
| GNIS ID | 2398007 |
Atwood is a small village located in the state of Illinois, United States. It's special because it sits right on the border of two counties: Douglas County and Piatt County. In fact, its main street runs along this county line! In 2020, about 1,116 people lived there.
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Atwood's Location and Size
Atwood is a small place, covering about 0.61 square miles (1.59 square kilometers) of land. That's roughly the size of 300 football fields! It's located in the central part of Illinois.
How Many People Live in Atwood?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 212 | — | |
| 1890 | 530 | 150.0% | |
| 1900 | 698 | 31.7% | |
| 1910 | 659 | −5.6% | |
| 1920 | 883 | 34.0% | |
| 1930 | 683 | −22.7% | |
| 1940 | 707 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 661 | −6.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,258 | 90.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,264 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,464 | 15.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,253 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,290 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,224 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,116 | −8.8% | |
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In 2020, the village of Atwood had a population of 1,116 people. These people lived in 472 households, with 340 of those being families.
Who Lives in Atwood?
Most people in Atwood are White, making up about 96% of the population. There are also smaller numbers of African American and Asian residents. About 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 35%) have children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (about 57%) are married couples. The average household has about 2.86 people.
Age Groups in Atwood
The population of Atwood includes people of all ages. About 25% are under 18 years old. Another 18.5% are 65 years or older. The average age in Atwood is about 39 years old.
Money and Income
The typical income for a household in Atwood was $48,750 per year. For families, the typical income was $55,000 per year. About 16% of the people in Atwood live below the poverty line. This includes about 24% of children under 18.
Famous People from Atwood
Atwood is home to some notable people!
- Kenneth L. Wilson was born in Atwood. He was an important leader in sports. He used to be in charge of the Big Ten Conference, which is a group of major college sports teams. He also led the United States Olympic Committee.
- The Henningsens is a country music group that started in Atwood. It's a family band with Brian Henningsen, his son Aaron, and daughter Clara. They released their first song, "American Beautiful," in 2012.
How Atwood Became a Village
Atwood officially became a village on December 14, 1883. A group of 30 local residents asked the county judge to make it a village. They said about 300 people lived in the area at that time.
On January 9, 1884, people voted on whether to become a village. The vote was 66 for and 42 against, so Atwood officially became a village!
See also
In Spanish: Atwood (Illinois) para niños
