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Chapin, Illinois
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Onken store in Chapin
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Location in Morgan County, Illinois
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 Chapin, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 475.95/sq mi (183.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62628
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-12528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397602 |
Chapin is a small village located in Morgan County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 475 people lived there. It's considered part of the larger Jacksonville area.
History of Chapin
Chapin was founded and named after two brothers, Charles and Horace Chapin.
Geography and Location
Chapin is found in the northwest part of Morgan County. A main road, U.S. Route 67, runs along the north side of the village. This road goes east about 10 miles to Jacksonville, which is the main city of the county. It also goes northwest about 22 miles to Beardstown. Another road, Illinois Route 104, shares the same path as US 67 through Chapin.
The village covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Chapin is built on high ground, which means water flows away from it in different directions. Streams like Lick Branch and Coon Run start near Chapin and eventually flow into the Illinois River. The southern part of the village drains into Mauvaise Terre Creek, which also flows towards the Illinois River.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 223 | — | |
| 1900 | 514 | — | |
| 1910 | 552 | 7.4% | |
| 1920 | 565 | 2.4% | |
| 1930 | 500 | −11.5% | |
| 1940 | 554 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 489 | −11.7% | |
| 1960 | 477 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 552 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 648 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 632 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 592 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 512 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 475 | −7.2% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 592 people living in Chapin. These people made up 227 households and 168 families. Most of the people living in the village (about 99%) were White.
About 37% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 61%) were married couples living together. About 23% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 37 years.
The average income for a household in Chapin was about $42,143 per year in 2000. For families, the average income was around $43,482. A small number of families and people, about 8% to 9%, lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Chapin (Illinois) para niños
