Butler, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Butler, Illinois
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Location in Montgomery County, Illinois
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 Butler, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Butler Grove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 275.17/sq mi (106.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62015
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-10149 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397512 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Butler, Illinois |
Butler is a small village located in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 164 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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Where is Butler Located?
Butler is found in the middle of Montgomery County. It sits along Illinois Route 127. This road runs along the eastern side of the village. If you go southeast on Route 127 for about 4 miles, you will reach Hillsboro. Hillsboro is the main town, or county seat, for Montgomery County. If you travel north on Route 127 for about 8 miles, you will get to Raymond.
Land and Water Around Butler
Butler covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village itself. Water from the village flows into nearby creeks. To the east, water goes into Cress Creek. To the west, it flows into Brush Creek. Both of these creeks eventually join the Middle Fork or West Fork of Shoal Creek. Shoal Creek then flows south into the Kaskaskia River.
How Many People Live in Butler?
The number of people living in Butler has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,648 | — | |
| 1880 | 387 | −76.5% | |
| 1890 | 311 | −19.6% | |
| 1900 | 292 | −6.1% | |
| 1910 | 233 | −20.2% | |
| 1920 | 275 | 18.0% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 246 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 283 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 249 | −12.0% | |
| 1970 | 233 | −6.4% | |
| 1980 | 225 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 156 | −30.7% | |
| 2000 | 197 | 26.3% | |
| 2010 | 180 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 164 | −8.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 197 people living in Butler. These people lived in 77 different homes. About 50 of these homes were families. Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most people living in Butler were White. The average age of people in the village was 35 years old.
Outdoor Activities in Butler
Butler is the starting point for a fun outdoor path called the Arches Rail Trail. This trail is about 3 miles long. It connects Butler with the nearby town of Hillsboro. It's a great place for walking, running, or biking.
See also
- In Spanish: Butler (Illinois) para niños
