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Bethany, Illinois
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Location in Moultrie County, Illinois
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 Bethany, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Moultrie |
| Township | Marrowbone |
| Established | 1877 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,255 |
| • Density | 1,284.54/sq mi (496.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61914
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-05612 |
| GNIS ID | 2398109 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Bethany, Illinois |
Bethany is a small village located in Moultrie County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,255 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 1,352 people called Bethany home.
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Where is Bethany Located?
Bethany is in the western part of Moultrie County. A main road, Illinois Route 121, goes around the northern and eastern sides of the village. This road can take you about 8 miles (13 km) southeast to Sullivan, which is the main town of the county. You can also go northwest about 19 miles (31 km) to Decatur.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Bethany covers about 0.98 square miles (2.54 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny part, about 0.002 square miles (0.005 square kilometers), is water. A stream called Marrowbone Creek flows through the western and southern parts of Bethany. This creek eventually joins the West Okaw River, which is part of the larger Kaskaskia River system.
How Many People Live in Bethany?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 269 | — | |
| 1890 | 688 | 155.8% | |
| 1900 | 873 | 26.9% | |
| 1910 | 859 | −1.6% | |
| 1920 | 842 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 802 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 819 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 850 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,118 | 31.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,235 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,550 | 25.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,369 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,287 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,352 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,255 | −7.2% | |
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The population of Bethany has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,287 people living in the village. These people lived in 544 homes, and 386 of those were families.
Most people in Bethany are White. A very small number of people are African American, Native American, or from other races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (61.4%) were married couples living together. About 29% of homes were not families. Many people lived alone, especially those aged 65 or older. The average home had about 2.37 people.
The people in Bethany are of different ages. About 23% were under 18. About 18% were 65 or older. The average age in the village was 40 years old.
Schools in Bethany
Bethany is part of the Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302. This school district was formed in 2001. It happened when the schools from Bethany and Findlay joined together.
Students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade attend schools in this district. The elementary school and high school are in Bethany. The middle school is located in Findlay. The school sports teams are called the "Timberwolves." They play in the "Lincoln Prairie Conference."
Famous People from Bethany
- Wesley Livsey Jones: He was a U.S. senator for Washington state from 1909 to 1932. He was born in Bethany.
- Paige Robinson: She is a professional basketball player in the WNBA. She plays for the Dallas Wings.
See also
In Spanish: Bethany (Illinois) para niños
