Barry, Illinois facts for kids
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Barry
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Downtown buildings
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Location of Barry in Pike County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
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| • Total | 1,303 |
| • Density | 909.92/sq mi (351.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62312
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-03948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394070 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Barry, Illinois |
| Website | http://www.barryil.org |
Barry is a small city located in Pike County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a community feel. In 2020, about 1,303 people lived there.
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Where is Barry Located?
Barry is a small city. It covers about 1.43 square miles (3.71 square kilometers) of land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Barry?
In 2020, the city of Barry had about 1,303 residents. This number has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,392 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,354 | −2.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,643 | 21.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,647 | 0.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,490 | −9.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,506 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,545 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,529 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,422 | −7.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,444 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,487 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,391 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,368 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,318 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,303 | −1.1% | |
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Barry's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,318 people living in Barry. These people made up 545 households. Out of these, 341 were families.
Famous People from Barry
Many interesting people have connections to Barry. Here are a few:
- Floyd Dell: He was a writer who wrote novels, plays, and poems. He was also an important editor for a magazine called The Masses. Floyd Dell was born right here in Barry.
- George Nicol: He was a baseball player. George played as a pitcher and an outfielder for several teams. These included the St. Louis Browns and the Chicago Colts. He was also born in Barry.
- Lottie Holman O'Neill: Lottie was a very important person in Illinois politics. She was a state representative. She was the first woman to be a member of the General Assembly, which is like the state's parliament.
- Cliff Padgett: Cliff lived from 1879 to 1951. He was known for building motorboats.
- Ernie Triplett: Ernie was a racing driver. He competed in many races.
- Scott Wike: Scott was a politician. He served as a U.S. Representative. He also worked as an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for President Grover Cleveland. Scott Wike passed away in Barry.
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Downtown buildings
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Location of Barry in Pike County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
Learn More
If you want to learn more about Barry, Illinois, you can find information in Spanish here: Barry (Illinois) para niños
