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Bingham, Illinois
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Location of Bingham in Fayette County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 218.98/sq mi (84.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-06028 |
Bingham is a small village located in Fayette County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 60 people lived there, according to the census.
The village got its name from Judge Horatio Bingham. A post office was opened in Bingham in 1883. However, it closed down in 2013.
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Where is Bingham Located?
Bingham is found in the northwestern part of Fayette County. It is about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Vandalia. Vandalia is the main city and county seat of Fayette County.
The village covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Bingham?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 178 | — | |
| 1900 | 273 | 53.4% | |
| 1910 | 191 | −30.0% | |
| 1920 | 192 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −25.0% | |
| 1940 | 199 | 38.2% | |
| 1950 | 170 | −14.6% | |
| 1960 | 122 | −28.2% | |
| 1970 | 84 | −31.1% | |
| 1980 | 128 | 52.4% | |
| 1990 | 98 | −23.4% | |
| 2000 | 117 | 19.4% | |
| 2010 | 83 | −29.1% | |
| 2020 | 60 | −27.7% | |
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The United States Census counts how many people live in an area every ten years. In 2020, there were 60 people living in Bingham. These people lived in 36 different homes, and 23 of these were families.
Most people in Bingham, about 91.67%, are White. A small number of people, 1.67%, are Native American. About 6.67% of the population are from two or more racial backgrounds. Also, 3.33% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 36 homes in Bingham, about 22% had children under 18 living there. About 41.67% of homes were married couples living together. Around 22% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
About 33% of all homes had only one person living in them. Around 13.89% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.87 people in each household.
Age and Income
The ages of people in Bingham vary. About 16.3% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 32.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 19.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 44 years.
The typical income for a household in Bingham was $44,583 per year. For families, the typical income was $50,938 per year. The average income per person in the village was $17,507. About 17.4% of all people in Bingham lived below the poverty line.
