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Buncombe, Illinois
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Location of Buncombe in Johnson County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 174.39/sq mi (67.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-09551 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397494 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Buncombe, Illinois |
Buncombe is a small village located in Johnson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 203 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 207.
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Exploring Buncombe's Location
Buncombe is found in the western part of Johnson County. It is located at coordinates 37.470987 degrees North and 88.974935 degrees West.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Illinois Route 37 goes right through the village. If you travel north on Route 37 for about 6 miles (9.7 km), you will reach Goreville. Going south for about 8 miles (13 km) will take you to Cypress.
Vienna, which is the main town of the county (called the county seat), is about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Buncombe. You can get there by taking Route 37 and then Route 146.
Land and Water Area
According to information from 2010, Buncombe covers a total area of about 1.20 square miles (3.11 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.19 square miles (3.08 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.013 square miles (0.034 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Buncombe's Population
The population of Buncombe has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 280 | — | |
| 1930 | 241 | −13.9% | |
| 1940 | 263 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 210 | −20.2% | |
| 1960 | 200 | −4.8% | |
| 1970 | 187 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 231 | 23.5% | |
| 1990 | 208 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 186 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 203 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 207 | 2.0% | |
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Who Lives in Buncombe?
In 2000, there were 186 people living in Buncombe. These people lived in 75 different homes, with 53 of them being families. On average, about 2.48 people lived in each home.
Age Groups in the Village
The people living in Buncombe in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 24.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was 40 years.
The Story Behind Buncombe's Name
Buncombe got its name from the people who first settled there. These settlers came from a place called Buncombe County, North Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Buncombe (Illinois) para niños
