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Basco, Illinois
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Location of Basco in Hancock County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Township | Bear Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 360.36/sq mi (138.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62313
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-04052 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398046 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Basco, Illinois |
Basco is a small village located in Hancock County, Illinois, in the United States. It's part of Bear Creek Township. The village was officially started on August 20, 1886. In 2020, about 80 people lived there, making it a very small community.
Where is Basco?
Basco is found in the southern part of Hancock County, Illinois. It's about 8 miles (13 kilometers) southwest of Carthage, which is the main town and county seat. The village covers a small area, about 0.22 square miles (0.58 square kilometers), and it's all land.
How Many People Live in Basco?
Basco is a very small village, and its population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 327 | — | |
| 1900 | 318 | −2.8% | |
| 1910 | 255 | −19.8% | |
| 1920 | 267 | 4.7% | |
| 1930 | 206 | −22.8% | |
| 1940 | 238 | 15.5% | |
| 1950 | 220 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 191 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 193 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 155 | −19.7% | |
| 1990 | 99 | −36.1% | |
| 2000 | 107 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 98 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 80 | −18.4% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 80 people living in Basco. These people lived in 45 different homes, and 24 of those were families.
Who Lives in Basco?
Most people in Basco are White (about 93.75%). A small number (1.25%) are of Hispanic or Latino background.
The village has a mix of ages. About 15.3% of the people are under 18 years old. Most residents, about 55.3%, are between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in Basco is around 54.1 years.
What About Income?
In 2020, the average income for a household in Basco was $40,313 per year. For families, the average income was $52,917. About 16.5% of all the people in Basco lived below the poverty line. This included about 53.8% of those under 18 years old.
