Aviston, Illinois facts for kids
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Aviston, Illinois
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The James C. Twiss House on N. Page Street
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Location of Aviston in Clinton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.60 sq mi (4.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,340 |
| • Density | 1,462.50/sq mi (564.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62216
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-03181 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398011 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Aviston, Illinois |
Aviston is a village located in Clinton County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a growing community. In 2020, the population was 2,340 people. This was a good increase from the 1,945 people counted in 2010.
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About Aviston
Aviston is a small village in Illinois. It is known for being a friendly place to live. The village is part of Clinton County.
Where is Aviston?
Aviston is located in the state of Illinois. A major road, U.S. Route 50, goes around the northern part of the village. This road connects Aviston to other towns. For example, it's about 14 miles (23 km) east to Carlyle. Carlyle is the county seat.
Going west on Route 50, it's about 16 miles (26 km) to Interstate 64. This interstate is near O'Fallon. If you travel further west, downtown St. Louis is about 35 miles (56 km) from Aviston. The village covers an area of about 1.60 square miles (4.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Aviston has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 367 | — | |
| 1890 | 381 | 3.8% | |
| 1900 | 387 | 1.6% | |
| 1910 | 397 | 2.6% | |
| 1920 | 389 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 368 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 388 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 503 | 29.6% | |
| 1960 | 717 | 42.5% | |
| 1970 | 828 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 846 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 924 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,231 | 33.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,945 | 58.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,340 | 20.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 2,340 people living in Aviston. There were 739 households, which are like homes or families. About 515 of these were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. The average household had about 3 people.
The people in Aviston are of different ages. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was about 35 years old.
Schools in Aviston
Aviston has schools for its young residents.
- Aviston Elementary School is for younger students.
- Central Community High School serves older students. This high school was created in 1971. It brought together students from the high schools in Breese and Aviston.
Famous People from Aviston
Some notable people have come from Aviston:
- Henry J. Althoff was a Roman Catholic bishop.
- Vern Holtgrave played baseball as a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
- Trevor Richards is also a pitcher. He plays for the Minnesota Twins.
See also
In Spanish: Aviston para niños
