Bath, Illinois facts for kids
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Bath, Illinois
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Location in Mason County, Illinois
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 Bath, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| Township | Bath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 279 |
| • Density | 764.38/sq mi (295.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62617
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-04156 |
| GNIS ID | 2398050 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Bath, Illinois |
Bath is a small village located in Mason County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 279 people. It's a quiet community situated near the Illinois River.
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Where is Bath, Illinois?
Bath is found in the southwestern part of Mason County. It sits on a low hill that looks over the Illinois River valley to the west.
A main road, Illinois Route 78, goes right through the middle of the village. This road is also called Oak Street. If you travel northeast on this road, you'll reach Havana, which is the main town of the county, about 9 miles away. If you go south, you'll get to Chandlerville, which is about 10 miles away.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Bath covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The East Branch of the Illinois River forms the northwest edge of the village.
How Many People Live in Bath?
The number of people living in Bath has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 336 | — | |
| 1860 | 513 | 52.7% | |
| 1870 | 464 | −9.6% | |
| 1880 | 439 | −5.4% | |
| 1890 | 384 | −12.5% | |
| 1900 | 330 | −14.1% | |
| 1910 | 475 | 43.9% | |
| 1920 | 408 | −14.1% | |
| 1930 | 346 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 358 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 423 | 18.2% | |
| 1960 | 398 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 422 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 475 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 388 | −18.3% | |
| 2000 | 310 | −20.1% | |
| 2010 | 333 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 279 | −16.2% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 310 people living in Bath. These people lived in 130 different homes. Most of the people living in Bath were White (96.45%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from two or more races.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 34 years.
Fun Events in Bath
Bath is known for hosting a special event each summer called the Redneck Fishing Tournament. It's a unique and fun competition that brings people together.
Famous People from Bath
- Mark Clark is a notable person who grew up in Bath. He became a professional baseball pitcher and played for several teams in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Bath (Illinois) para niños
