Cordova, Illinois facts for kids
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Cordova
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Old Cordova School
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Location of Cordova in Rock Island County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 671 |
| • Density | 1,168.99/sq mi (451.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61242
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-16366 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Cordova, Illinois |
Cordova is a small village located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 671 people lived there. This was just one person less than in 2010, when the population was 672.
Geography of Cordova
Cordova is found at a specific spot on the map: 41°40′39″N 90°19′15″W / 41.67750°N 90.32083°W. It covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Power Plant in Cordova
An interesting fact about Cordova is that it's home to one of the three nuclear power plants in the west-central Illinois area. This plant helps produce electricity for many homes and businesses.
Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 447 | — | |
| 1890 | 443 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 414 | −6.5% | |
| 1910 | 324 | −21.7% | |
| 1920 | 271 | −16.4% | |
| 1930 | 271 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 364 | 34.3% | |
| 1950 | 475 | 30.5% | |
| 1960 | 502 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 589 | 17.3% | |
| 1980 | 697 | 18.3% | |
| 1990 | 638 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 633 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 672 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 671 | −0.1% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 633 people living in Cordova. These people lived in 245 households, and 179 of these were families. The village had about 1,126 people per square mile.
About 31.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.57 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The population's age spread showed that 25.9% were under 18 years old. About 14.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 40 years old.
Notable People from Cordova
Several interesting people have connections to Cordova:
- Richard Morthland: He used to be a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He lived in Cordova and represented the city in the Illinois House from 2011 to 2013.
- William Shew: He was once the Speaker of the House in the Wisconsin Territory's government. Later, he moved to Cordova and served as a village trustee and a justice of the peace. He passed away in Cordova in 1883.
- Len Stockwell: He was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder for teams like the Cleveland Blues and the Cleveland Spiders. Len Stockwell was born right here in Cordova.
- Clyde H. Tavenner: He served in the United States House of Representatives. He represented Illinois's 14th congressional district from 1913 to 1917.
