Bonnie, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bonnie
Village
Location of Bonnie in Jefferson County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Jefferson
Township	Spring Garden
Area
• Total	1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2)
• Land	1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	440 ft (130 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	374
• Density	293.33/sq mi (113.22/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	618
FIPS code	17-07263
GNIS ID	2398152
Wikimedia Commons	Bonnie, Illinois

Bonnie is a small village in the southern part of Jefferson County, Illinois. It's a quiet place that was home to 374 people in 2020. Bonnie is part of the larger Mount Vernon area.

History of Bonnie

The area around Bonnie has an interesting past. The first settlement nearby was called Spring Garden. It was about four miles southeast of where Bonnie is today.

Compton's Springs Resort

In the early 1800s, a man named Uriah Compton built a resort. He used the natural springs in the area. This resort was known as "Compton's Springs".

Growth and Decline of Spring Garden

In 1848, the village of Spring Garden was officially created next to the resort. It grew quickly and became the second-largest settlement in Jefferson County. By 1888, it even had its own high school!

However, things changed in 1905. A new railway, the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad, was built about three miles to the west. This railway brought new life to other areas. Businesses and people started moving away from Spring Garden. They moved to new towns that were closer to the train stations, like Bonnie and Ina. This caused Spring Garden to slowly shrink over time.

Founding of Bonnie

Bonnie grew because of the new railway. Some of the land that became Bonnie was given by George Washington Hayes (1842–1927).

Bonnie Campground

To the west of Bonnie, there is a place called the Bonnie Campground. For many years, since the late 1800s, this campground has been used for large outdoor religious gatherings.

Geography of Bonnie

Bonnie is a small village in terms of its size. According to information from 2010, the total area of Bonnie is about 1.23 square miles (3.30 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.

People of Bonnie (Demographics)

The number of people living in Bonnie has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 397 people living in Bonnie. Most of the people were White (97.5%). There were also a few African-American and Native American residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. A very small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.

There were 177 households in the village. About 39 of these households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households (98) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.24 people. The average family had about 2.72 people. The average age of people in Bonnie was around 45.4 years old.

Population in 2000

In the year 2000, Bonnie had 424 people. There were 177 households and 129 families. The village had about 343.8 people per square mile. There were 196 housing units in total.

About 27.1% of households had children under 18. Most households (65.5%) were married couples. About 21.5% of all households were single individuals. About 11.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household size was 2.4 people. The average family size was 2.77 people.

The population was spread out by age. About 20.8% were under 18 years old. About 16.7% were 65 years or older. The median age was 40 years.

See also

In Spanish: Bonnie para niños