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Cedarville
John H. Addams Homestead, Birthplace of Jane Addams, Cedarville, Illinois.
John H. Addams Homestead, Birthplace of Jane Addams, Cedarville, Illinois.
Location of Cedarville in Stephenson County, Illinois.
Location of Cedarville in Stephenson County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Stephenson
Townships Buckeye, Harlem, Lancaster
Area
 • Total 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
 • Land 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
866 ft (264 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 663
 • Density 1,444.44/sq mi (557.86/km2)
ZIP Code(s)
61013
Area code(s) 815
FIPS code 17-12008

Cedarville is a small village located in Stephenson County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a special place because it is the birthplace of Jane Addams. She was a famous social activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for her work helping others.

In 2010, about 741 people lived in Cedarville. This number was a little higher than in 2000, when 719 people lived there.

Where is Cedarville Located?

Cedarville is found at specific coordinates: 42°22′30″N 89°38′2″W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The village covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.

Who Lives in Cedarville?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 326
1900 377 15.6%
1910 311 −17.5%
1920 258 −17.0%
1930 336 30.2%
1940 420 25.0%
1950 466 11.0%
1960 570 22.3%
1970 578 1.4%
1980 766 32.5%
1990 751 −2.0%
2000 719 −4.3%
2010 741 3.1%
2020 663 −10.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2010 census, 741 people lived in Cedarville. These people made up 290 households, with 216 of them being families.

Most people in Cedarville are White. A very small number are Native American or Asian. Also, a small percentage of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households in Cedarville are made up of married couples living together. About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them. Some people lived alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older.

The people in Cedarville are of different ages. About 22.7% were under 18 years old. Around 30.9% were young adults between 25 and 44. About 13.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years.

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