Berlin, Illinois facts for kids
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Berlin
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Location of Berlin in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 158.25/sq mi (61.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-05443 |
Berlin is a small village located in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 141 people lived there. It's part of the larger Springfield area. People sometimes call it "Old Berlin" because there's a bigger village called New Berlin nearby, just 1.4 miles (2.3 km) to the south.
Where is Berlin Located?
Berlin is found at specific coordinates: 39°45′25″N 89°54′12″W / 39.75694°N 89.90333°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map!
In 2010, the village covered about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
How Many People Live in Berlin?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 287 | — | |
| 1890 | 260 | −9.4% | |
| 1900 | 256 | −1.5% | |
| 1910 | 251 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 241 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 222 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 215 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 218 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 197 | −9.6% | |
| 1970 | 175 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 210 | 20.0% | |
| 1990 | 180 | −14.3% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −22.2% | |
| 2010 | 180 | 28.6% | |
| 2020 | 141 | −21.7% | |
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The population of Berlin has changed over the years. In the year 2000, there were 140 people living in the village. These people lived in 62 different homes. Most of the people living in Berlin were White (99.29%).
About 21% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (62.9%) were married couples living together. About 19.4% of all homes had people living by themselves. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Berlin in 2000 was 44 years old. About 16.4% of the population was under 18. Also, 21.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
