Coalton, Illinois facts for kids
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Coalton, Illinois
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Location in Montgomery County, Illinois
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 Coalton, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Nokomis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 317 |
| • Density | 598.11/sq mi (231.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62075 (Nokomis)
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-15209 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398590 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Coalton, Illinois |
Coalton is a small village located in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 317 people lived there. The village got its name because of the important coal mining operations that happened there in the early to mid-1900s.
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Where is Coalton Located?
Coalton is in the eastern part of Montgomery County. It is right next to the city of Nokomis on its northeast side.
Roads and Nearby Cities
Illinois Route 16 runs along the northwest edge of Coalton. This road can take you to other towns. If you go southwest about 15 miles, you'll reach Hillsboro. Hillsboro is the main city for the county. If you go northeast about 14 miles, you'll get to Pana.
Land and Water
Coalton covers an area of about 0.53 square miles (1.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits. Water from the village flows northwest into the East Fork of Shoal Creek. This creek then flows south into the Kaskaskia River.
How Many People Live in Coalton?
The number of people living in Coalton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 991 | — | |
| 1930 | 611 | −38.3% | |
| 1940 | 459 | −24.9% | |
| 1950 | 402 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 352 | −12.4% | |
| 1970 | 304 | −13.6% | |
| 1980 | 406 | 33.6% | |
| 1990 | 359 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 307 | −14.5% | |
| 2010 | 304 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 317 | 4.3% | |
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Life in the Village
In 2000, there were 307 people living in Coalton. There were 123 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 79 of these were families.
Many households (34.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The median age in the village was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Coalton
- Red Ruffing: He was a very famous baseball pitcher. He played for the New York Yankees. In 1967, he was added to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Red Ruffing grew up in Coalton.
See also
In Spanish: Coalton (Illinois) para niños
