Concord, Illinois facts for kids
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Concord, Illinois
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Location in Morgan County, Illinois
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 Concord, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 602.41/sq mi (232.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62631
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-16054 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398611 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Concord, Illinois |
Concord is a small village located in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 150 people, according to the 2020 census. Concord is part of the larger Jacksonville area, which is a group of towns and cities connected by their economy and community.
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Exploring Concord's Location
Concord is found in the northwestern part of Morgan County. It's about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Jacksonville, which is the main city and county seat. Another nearby town is Chapin, located about 5 miles (8 km) south of Concord.
Village Size and Waterways
The U.S. Census Bureau says Concord covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). This entire area is land. Most of the village's water flows south into a small stream that eventually reaches Coon Run. Coon Run then flows west towards the Illinois River. The northern part of Concord has water that flows north into Mud Creek, which also leads to the Illinois River.
Concord's Population Story
The number of people living in Concord has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 149 | — | |
| 1920 | 318 | — | |
| 1930 | 280 | −11.9% | |
| 1940 | 257 | −8.2% | |
| 1950 | 278 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 210 | −24.5% | |
| 1970 | 207 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 205 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 172 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 176 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 167 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 150 | −10.2% | |
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People and Homes in 2000
Back in the year 2000, there were 176 people living in Concord. These people lived in 69 different homes, and 52 of those were families. The village had 70 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Concord at that time were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds.
Family Life and Age Groups
In 2000, about 40% of the homes in Concord had children under 18 living there. Most of the households were married couples living together.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 13% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 41 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Concord was $30,000 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $32,250. About 7% of families and 18.6% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included about one-third of the children under 18 and a small percentage of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Concord (Illinois) para niños
