Biggsville, Illinois facts for kids
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Biggsville, Illinois
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Location of Biggsville in Henderson County, Illinois
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 Biggsville, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Biggsville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Township | Biggsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 890.21/sq mi (343.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398121 |
| FIPS code | 17-05898 |
Biggsville is a small village located in Henderson County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of about 300 people, based on the 2020 census. This village is part of the larger Burlington, IA–IL area, which is a group of towns connected by their economy and community.
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Where is Biggsville Located?
Biggsville is found in the eastern-central part of Henderson County. It sits in a valley near a stream called South Henderson Creek. A main road, Illinois Route 94, goes right through the middle of the village. This road can take you north to Aledo (about 29 miles away) or south to La Harpe (about 25 miles away).
Another important road, U.S. Route 34, passes just south of Biggsville. You can use this road to travel east to Galesburg (about 31 miles away) or west to Burlington, Iowa (about 14 miles away). The village itself is quite small, covering an area of about 0.34 square miles (0.87 square kilometers), and it's all land.
Who Lives in Biggsville?
The population of Biggsville was 300 people in 2020. This number has changed over the years, as you can see in the chart below. In 2010, there were 304 people, so the population has stayed pretty steady.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 63 | — | |
| 1870 | 353 | 460.3% | |
| 1880 | 358 | 1.4% | |
| 1890 | 487 | 36.0% | |
| 1900 | 417 | −14.4% | |
| 1910 | 400 | −4.1% | |
| 1920 | 425 | 6.3% | |
| 1930 | 363 | −14.6% | |
| 1940 | 344 | −5.2% | |
| 1950 | 379 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 345 | −9.0% | |
| 1970 | 391 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 411 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 349 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 343 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 304 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 300 | −1.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 200 households and 134 families living in Biggsville. A household is a group of people living together, and a family is a group of related people living together. About 27% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (about 53.5%) were married couples.
The people in Biggsville come from different age groups. About 13.9% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 18.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was about 35.7 years.
Famous People from Biggsville
Even small villages can be home to famous people! Biggsville has been home to a few notable individuals.
Todd Hamilton: The Golfer
- Todd Hamilton (born in 1965) is a professional golfer. He is known for winning the Open Championship (also known as the British Open) in 2004. This is one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world!
Ora Smith: The Farmer and Politician
- Ora Smith (1884–1965) was a farmer who lived in Biggsville for most of his life. He was also a politician who represented the area in the Illinois General Assembly. This is the group of people who make laws for the state of Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Biggsville para niños
