Augusta, Illinois facts for kids
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Augusta, Illinois
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Location of Augusta in Hancock County, Illinois.
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 Augusta, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Augusta, Illinois
Location in the United States
Augusta, Illinois
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 553 |
| • Density | 800.29/sq mi (308.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62311
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-02986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398008 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Augusta, Illinois |
Augusta is a small village located in the southeastern part of Hancock County, Illinois, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 553 people, according to the 2020 census. The village is also close to the beautiful Weinberg-King State Park.
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Exploring Augusta's Location
Augusta is found in southeastern Hancock County. Its exact spot on a map is 40°13′51″N 90°57′3″W / 40.23083°N 90.95083°W.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Illinois Route 61 runs right through the village. As you travel west, it's called Main Street. If you go north, it becomes Center Street.
- The town of Bowen is about 6 miles (10 km) to the west.
- Plymouth is about 5 miles (8 km) to the north.
Augusta's Main Street also turns into Illinois Route 101 when you head east from the center of town.
- This road leads to Weinberg-King State Park, which is only 3 miles (5 km) away.
- Further east, about 15 miles (24 km), you'll find Littleton.
Size of the Village
Based on information from 2021, Augusta covers a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
A Look Back: Augusta's History
Augusta was founded a long time ago, in 1832. Two people, Joel Catlin and W.D. Abernathy, started the village. W.D. Abernathy was also the first person to run the post office there. Joel Catlin decided to name the village "Augusta" because he had a very nice visit to Augusta, Georgia, and liked the name.
Famous Visitors to Augusta
Augusta has had some very important visitors throughout its history!
- On September 18, 1858, Abraham Lincoln came to Augusta. He would later become a famous President of the United States. Lincoln gave a speech in the village and even stayed at the home of a local person named Elder James Stark.
- Before Lincoln's visit, his opponent in the famous Lincoln–Douglas debates, Stephen A. Douglas, also spoke in Augusta.
- In 1864, another future president, James Garfield, visited Augusta. He spoke there to support Abraham Lincoln during his campaign.
- Later, in the fall of 1900, two more future presidents, William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, passed through Augusta. Theodore Roosevelt even gave a short speech during his campaign trip.
Fun Events in Augusta
Every year in July, Augusta is a busy place because it hosts the Hancock County Fair! This is a big event for the community.
Learning in Augusta
Students in Augusta attend Southeastern High School, which is located right in the village.
Augusta's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,015 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,077 | 6.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,149 | 6.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,146 | −0.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,085 | −5.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,011 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 972 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 945 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 915 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 824 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 764 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 614 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 657 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 587 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 553 | −5.8% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 553 people living in Augusta. There were 275 households and 125 families. The village has about 800 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Augusta?
- Most people in Augusta are White (96.02%).
- A small number are African American (0.36%) or Native American (0.18%).
- About 3.25% of the population is made up of people from two or more races.
- A very small percentage (0.36%) are Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 20.4% of households have children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly 38.18% of households are married couples living together.
- Many households (48.00%) are made up of individuals living alone.
- About 13.82% of households have someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
- The average household has about 3 people, and the average family has about 2 people.
Age Groups in Augusta
The people in Augusta are of different ages:
- 26.9% are under 18 years old.
- 8.3% are between 18 and 24 years old.
- 14% are between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32.9% are between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.9% are 65 years or older.
The average age in Augusta is about 45.3 years.
Money Matters
- The average income for a household in Augusta was $36,921.
- For families, the average income was higher, at $65,179.
- The average income per person in the village was $21,274.
- About 13.6% of all people in Augusta live below the poverty line. This includes 8.6% of those under 18 and 2.8% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Augusta (Illinois) para niños
