Coleta, Illinois facts for kids
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Coleta
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Location of Coleta in Whiteside County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 451.35/sq mi (174.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61081
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-15469 |
Coleta is a small village located in Whiteside County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 164 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 167 residents.
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Exploring Coleta's Location
Coleta is found at specific geographic coordinates: 41.905566 degrees North and 89.805016 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Coleta?
According to information from 2010, Coleta covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (or 0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Coleta's Population Story
The number of people living in Coleta has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has shifted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 163 | — | |
| 1920 | 174 | — | |
| 1930 | 160 | −8.0% | |
| 1940 | 184 | 15.0% | |
| 1950 | 184 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 197 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 208 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 219 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 154 | −29.7% | |
| 2000 | 155 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 164 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 167 | 1.8% | |
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Who Lives in Coleta?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 155 people living in Coleta. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of residents identified as African American, Native American, or from two or more races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The village had 60 households. Many of these households were made up of married couples living together. About 36.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.58 people.
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups. About 27.1% of residents were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 39 years old.
Learning and Schools in Coleta
Students in Coleta are part of the Sterling Community Unit District 5 school system. The main high school for students in this area is Sterling High School.
Other School Options
Besides the public schools, there is also Christ Lutheran School. This school is located in nearby Sterling. It welcomes students from different religious backgrounds. Students from many towns around Coleta, like Milledgeville and Morrison, can attend this school. Christ Lutheran School is part of a large group of Protestant schools in the United States. It offers education for students from age 3 up to 8th grade.
