Burnt Prairie, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burnt Prairie
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The Old Morrison Mill, a local historic site
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Location of Burnt Prairie in White County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | White |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
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| • Total | 36 |
| • Density | 473.68/sq mi (183.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-09889 |
| GNIS ID | 2397503 |
Burnt Prairie (which used to be called Liberty) is a small village in White County, Illinois, United States. It is a quiet place with a very small number of people living there. In 2020, only 36 people called Burnt Prairie their home.
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Geography
Burnt Prairie is located in the state of Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 38 degrees, 15 minutes, 5 seconds North and 88 degrees, 15 minutes, 28 seconds West.
It is a very small village. Its total area is about 0.20 square kilometers (which is 0.08 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People and Population
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Burnt Prairie has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 181 | — | |
| 1940 | 202 | 11.6% | |
| 1950 | 172 | −14.9% | |
| 1960 | 118 | −31.4% | |
| 1970 | 134 | 13.6% | |
| 1980 | 114 | −14.9% | |
| 1990 | 71 | −37.7% | |
| 2000 | 58 | −18.3% | |
| 2010 | 52 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 36 | −30.8% | |
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As of the year 2000, there were 58 people living in the village. These people lived in 31 different homes. Out of these, 15 were families. The village was mostly made up of people who identified as White.
Who Lives in Burnt Prairie?
In 2000, about 16% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (45.2%) were married couples living together. About 42% of all homes had just one person living in them. Many of these single-person homes (32.3%) were people aged 65 or older.
The people in Burnt Prairie were of different ages. About 12% were under 18 years old. Another 12% were between 18 and 24. Almost 30% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 26% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 53 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in the village was $18,125 per year. For families, the average income was $23,750. Some people in the village had lower incomes. About 28% of all the people in Burnt Prairie were living with lower incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Burnt Prairie para niños
