Cantrall, Illinois facts for kids
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Cantrall
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Location of Cantrall in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 576.00/sq mi (222.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-11033 |
Cantrall is a small village located in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 144 people lived there. This was a small increase from 139 people in 2010. Cantrall is part of the larger Springfield, Illinois area.
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Where is Cantrall Located?
Cantrall is found at a specific spot on the map: 39°56′13″N 89°40′36″W / 39.93694°N 89.67667°W. It covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.65 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Cantrall?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 396 | — | |
| 1910 | 318 | −19.7% | |
| 1920 | 187 | −41.2% | |
| 1930 | 170 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 179 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 145 | −19.0% | |
| 1960 | 115 | −20.7% | |
| 1970 | 138 | 20.0% | |
| 1980 | 141 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 123 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 139 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 139 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 144 | 3.6% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 139 people living in Cantrall. These people lived in 53 different homes, and 40 of these were families. The village had about 545 people per square mile.
Many homes (43.4%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66%) were married couples. About 22.6% of all homes were individuals living alone. The average home had 2.62 people.
The people in Cantrall had different ages. About 25.2% were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
Fun Places to Visit Nearby
If you're looking for outdoor fun, the Sangamon River State Fish and Wildlife Area is a great spot. It's located about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) southwest of Cantrall. You can find it along the banks of the Sangamon River.
Famous People from Cantrall
One notable person born in Cantrall is Carl Vandagrift. He was a baseball player who played as an infielder for the Indianapolis Hoosiers.
See also
In Spanish: Cantrall (Illinois) para niños
