Blue Mound, Illinois facts for kids
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Blue Mound, Illinois
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Location in Macon County, Illinois
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 Blue Mound, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Township | Pleasant View |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 616 ft (188 m) |
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| • Total | 1,133 |
| • Density | 1,936.75/sq mi (747.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62513
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-06756 |
Blue Mound is a small village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,133 people lived there. It is part of the larger Decatur area.
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Exploring Blue Mound
Where is Blue Mound?
Blue Mound is located in the southwestern part of Macon County. A main road, Illinois Route 48, goes right through the village. This road connects Blue Mound to Decatur, which is about 14 miles (22.5 km) northeast. Decatur is the main city of the county. The same road also goes southwest to Taylorville, which is also about 14 miles (22.5 km) away.
The village itself covers a small area, about 0.59 square miles (1.52 square kilometers) of land.
The Blue Mound Hill
Just a short distance northwest of the village, you'll find a special hill called the Blue Mound. This hill is a kame, which is a cone-shaped hill made of gravel and sand. It was formed a very long time ago, about 130,000 years ago, when a glacier melted.
The Blue Mound rises about 80 feet (24 meters) above the flat farmland around it. It is surrounded by the Griswold Conservation Area, which is a great place for outdoor activities like camping.
How Many People Live Here?
Over the years, the number of people living in Blue Mound has changed. In 1880, there were 532 people. The population grew to 900 by 1910. In recent times, the population has stayed around 1,100 to 1,150 people. In 2020, the village had 1,133 residents.
Most people in Blue Mound are White. A very small number are Native American or from other backgrounds. About 25% of the people living in the village are under 18 years old. The average age of people in Blue Mound is about 36 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Blue Mound (Illinois) para niños
