Beverly, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beverly, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Beverly, Illinois Location in Illinois Show map of Illinois Beverly, Illinois Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Adams
Area
• Total	1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2)
• Land	1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	830 ft (250 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	72
• Density	52.33/sq mi (20.21/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	217
FIPS code	17-05729
GNIS feature ID	404356

Beverly is a small place in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a group of homes that isn't officially a town or city. However, the government counts its population for statistics.

Beverly is located about 26 miles (42 km) southeast of Quincy. It sits in the very southeast corner of Adams County.

History of Beverly

When Was Beverly Founded?

Beverly was started in 1836 by a group of early settlers. These pioneers came to build new lives in the area.

How Did Beverly Get Its Name?

The community was named after the town of Beverly, Massachusetts. This was a common way for new settlements to get their names.

The Beverly Post Office

A post office opened in Beverly in 1837. This was important for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1955.

Where is Beverly Located?

Beverly is found at specific geographic coordinates. These are like an address on a global map. Its exact location is 39°47′40″N 90°59′24″W / 39.794554°N 90.990019°W / 39.794554; -90.990019.

How Big is Beverly?

According to recent information, Beverly covers a total area of about 1.38 square miles (3.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Beverly?

Population in 2020

In 2020, the census counted 72 people living in Beverly. These people made up 48 households. All of the households were also considered families.

Population Density

The population density was about 52 people per square mile (20 people per square kilometer). This means there are not many people living in a large area. There were also 34 housing units in Beverly.

What is the Racial Makeup?

According to the 2020 census, all of the residents in Beverly were identified as White. A small part of the population, about 2.78%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.