Bush, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bush
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Location of Bush in Williamson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 241 |
| • Density | 529.67/sq mi (204.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62924
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-10084 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397509 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Bush, Illinois |
Bush is a small village in Williamson County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a history tied to coal mining and railroads. In 2020, about 241 people lived there.
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History of Bush
Bush was started in 1902. It was named after Benjamin Franklin Bush. He was an important person in railroads and mining. He later became the president of a big railroad company. The village grew up around a coal mine that opened the same year. A railroad line reached Bush in 1903. A post office opened in 1904. The community officially became a village in 1905.
Where is Bush Located?
Bush is located at 37°50′29″N 89°7′56″W / 37.84139°N 89.13222°W. This means it's in the southern part of Illinois.
Land and Water Area
According to the 2010 census, Bush covers about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.45 square miles (1.18 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.006 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
People of Bush
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 565 | — | |
| 1920 | 962 | 70.3% | |
| 1930 | 589 | −38.8% | |
| 1940 | 617 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 504 | −18.3% | |
| 1960 | 459 | −8.9% | |
| 1970 | 357 | −22.2% | |
| 1980 | 368 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 351 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 257 | −26.8% | |
| 2010 | 275 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 241 | −12.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 257 people living in Bush. These people lived in 110 different homes. About 78 of these homes were families. The village had about 558 people per square mile (215 people per square kilometer). Most residents were White.
Households and Families
About 26% of homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (48%) were married couples. Some homes (16%) had a female head of household with no husband. About 27% of all homes were single individuals. About 11% of homes had someone 65 or older living alone. The average home had about 2.34 people. The average family had about 2.75 people.
Age and Income
The people in Bush were of different ages. About 24% were under 18. About 7% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 28%, was between 25 and 44. About 26% were between 45 and 64. About 15% were 65 or older. The average age was 38 years old.
The average income for a home in the village was $14,821. For families, the average income was $28,333. Some families and people had lower incomes.
Images for kids
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Bush Village Hall
See also
In Spanish: Bush (Illinois) para niños
