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Coatsburg, Illinois
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Location of Coatsburg 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 | Honey Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 1,136.36/sq mi (437.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62325
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-15261 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398591 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Coatsburg, Illinois |
Coatsburg is a small village located in Adams County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a population of 150 people, according to the 2020 census. Coatsburg is part of the larger Quincy area, which is a "Micropolitan Statistical Area" that includes parts of Illinois and Missouri.
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A Look Back in Time
The village of Coatsburg has a history that goes back to the mid-1800s. A post office was first set up here in 1856. Back then, it was called "Coatsburgh." Later, in 1893, the name was shortened to "Coatsburg." The village was named after Robert Coats, who was one of the first people to settle in the area.
Where is Coatsburg?
Coatsburg is located in western Illinois. It's a small place, covering about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Coatsburg?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 192 | — | |
| 1880 | 218 | 13.5% | |
| 1890 | 308 | 41.3% | |
| 1900 | 321 | 4.2% | |
| 1910 | 262 | −18.4% | |
| 1920 | 185 | −29.4% | |
| 1930 | 199 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 189 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 194 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 178 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 188 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 258 | 37.2% | |
| 1990 | 201 | −22.1% | |
| 2000 | 226 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 147 | −35.0% | |
| 2020 | 150 | 2.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 150 people living in Coatsburg. These people lived in 80 different homes, and 42 of these were families. The village has about 1,136 people per square mile.
Most people in Coatsburg are White (92%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds (0.67%), and some are from two or more races (7.33%). About 2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the homes (25%) had children under 18 living there. Many homes (38.75%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.79 people, and the average family had 2.25 people.
The people in Coatsburg are of different ages. About 17.8% are under 18 years old. The largest group, 37.8%, is between 25 and 44 years old. About 18.3% of the people are 65 years or older. The average age in the village is about 35.6 years.
The typical income for a household in Coatsburg was around $55,714. For families, the typical income was about $57,143.
Famous People from Coatsburg
Coatsburg has been home to a few notable people:
- William S. Gray: He was an important educator who helped write the famous Dick and Jane readers. These books taught many children how to read.
- A. Arnim White: He was an officer in the United States Army.
See also
In Spanish: Coatsburg para niños
