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Camp Point
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Location of Camp Point in Adams County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Camp Point |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,121 |
| • Density | 885.47/sq mi (341.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-10877 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397542 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Camp Point, Illinois |
Camp Point is a small village located in Adams County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,121 people lived there. It is part of the larger Quincy area, which includes parts of Illinois and Missouri.
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Where is Camp Point?
Camp Point is located in the western part of Illinois. You can find it at these map coordinates: 40°2′30″N 91°3′54″W / 40.04167°N 91.06500°W. The village covers a total area of about 1.27 square miles (3.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The History of Camp Point
Camp Point was started in 1835 by a person named Peter Garrett. It was first known as Garrett's Mills. A school house was built here in 1836. Later, a family called the Farlows helped to build and grow the town even more.
People Living in Camp Point
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,131 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,150 | 1.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,260 | 9.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,148 | −8.9% | |
| 1920 | 994 | −13.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,000 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,084 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 969 | −10.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,092 | 12.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,143 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,285 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,230 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,244 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,132 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,121 | −1.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,121 people living in Camp Point. Most of the people living in the village are White (about 94%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families
There were 420 households in Camp Point. Many of these households (about 35.7%) had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households (49.29%) were married couples. Some households (about 10.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age and Income
The people in Camp Point are of different ages. About 30.5% of the population is under 18 years old. About 18.9% are 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was about 36.6 years.
The average income for a household in Camp Point was about $52,794 per year. For families, the average income was about $64,821 per year. A small number of families (about 3.7%) and people (about 5.9%) lived below the poverty line.
Historic Places to See
- F. D. Thomas House: This is a special building that is listed as a historic place. It means it's important to the history of the area.
Famous People from Camp Point
Many interesting people have connections to Camp Point:
- Allan Nevins (1890–1971): He was a well-known journalist and historian. He was born in Camp Point.
- Arthur S. Nevins (1891–1979): He was a high-ranking general in the United States Army. He was also a close friend of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was Allan Nevins' brother.
- Rick Reuschel: He was a famous baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball. He won 214 games in his career.
- Elizabeth Stanley: She is an actress.
- Pinch Thomas (1888–1953): He was a baseball catcher for teams like the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. He was born in Camp Point.
See also
In Spanish: Camp Point para niños
