Colp, Illinois facts for kids
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Colp
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Location of Colp in Williamson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Density | 1,253.73/sq mi (483.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62921
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-15807 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398603 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Colp, Illinois |
Colp is a small village in Williamson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 168 people lived there.
History of Colp
Colp started as a village in the early 1900s. It was named after a man named John Colp. His company opened a coal mine in the area in 1901. A railroad line was built to the mine in 1904. This helped transport the coal.
The village officially became a town in 1915. Many people from Eastern Europe, like the Rusyns, moved to Colp to work in the mines.
One of Colp's mayors, Frank Caliper, was a very important leader. He served as mayor for 52 years! He was mayor from 1935 until he passed away in 1987. This makes him one of the longest-serving elected officials in Illinois.
Coal Mining in Colp
Coal mining was a big part of Colp's history. Several companies opened coal mines in the village. These mines provided many jobs for the people living there.
Some of the coal companies that operated in Colp included:
- Colp Coal Company
- Pittsburg and Big Muddy Coal Company (This company bought the Colp Coal Company in 1918)
- Ernest Coal Company
- Cosgrove-Meehan Coal Company
Geography of Colp
Colp is located in Illinois. It is a small village, covering about 0.35 square kilometers (0.13 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the village.
You can find Colp on a map at these coordinates: 37°48′21″N 89°04′45″W / 37.805768°N 89.079058°W. These numbers tell you its exact spot on Earth.
Colp's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Colp has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 584 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,250 | 114.0% | |
| 1940 | 323 | −74.2% | |
| 1950 | 253 | −21.7% | |
| 1960 | 201 | −20.6% | |
| 1970 | 271 | 34.8% | |
| 1980 | 278 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 235 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 224 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 225 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 168 | −25.3% | |
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In 2020, the village had 168 residents. There were 95 households, which are groups of people living together. About 23% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2 people.
The people in Colp come from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White (about 76%). About 21% were African American. A small number of residents were Native American or from other racial groups.
The median age in Colp was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18% of the population was 65 years or older.
