Broadlands, Illinois facts for kids
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Broadlands
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Location of Broadlands in Champaign County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Township | Ayers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 316 |
| • Density | 981.37/sq mi (378.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-08420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397459 |
Broadlands is a small village in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. It is located along the East Branch of the Embarras River. In 2020, about 316 people lived in Broadlands.
Broadlands was once part of a very large farm. This farm was owned by the Sullivant family. In the late 1860s, it was over 70,000 acres (283 square kilometers), making it one of the biggest farms in the world! John T. Alexander bought Broadlands in 1866. After he passed away in 1876, the land was divided and sold to pay off his debts.
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Where is Broadlands Located?
Broadlands is a small village in Illinois. It covers an area of about 0.84 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village.
Who Lives in Broadlands?
The number of people living in Broadlands has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 480 | — | |
| 1920 | 384 | −20.0% | |
| 1930 | 377 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 361 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 333 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 344 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 315 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 346 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 340 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 312 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 349 | 11.9% | |
| 2020 | 316 | −9.5% | |
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In 2020, there were 316 people living in Broadlands. These people lived in 122 households, and 88 of these were families. Most of the people living in the village were White (about 93.67%). A small number were African American (0.95%), from other races (0.95%), or from two or more races (4.43%). About 2.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Broadlands were married couples living together (about 67%). About 28.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Broadlands are of different ages:
- About 22.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 40 years old.
How People Earn Money
The average income for a household in Broadlands was $53,500. For families, the average income was higher, at $76,875. The average income per person in the village was $22,762. About 20.9% of all people in Broadlands lived below the poverty line. This included 11.5% of those under 18 and 25.9% of those 65 or older.
Life in Broadlands
Broadlands gets its water from the Mahomet Aquifer. This is a large underground water source. Many other nearby villages get their water from treated wells instead.
Schools in Broadlands
Younger students from Broadlands go to elementary and junior high schools in Homer. However, high school students from Broadlands attend the expanded high school right in Broadlands. This high school serves students from Homer, Allerton, Broadlands, and Longview.
Community Events
The Broadlands Community Club organizes a fun event every year called the homecoming festival. This festival usually has activities for both children and adults throughout the day. You can enjoy a parade, entertainment in the afternoon, a fish fry, and delicious homemade pies. It's a great way for the community to come together!
See also
In Spanish: Broadlands (Illinois) para niños
