Crainville, Illinois facts for kids
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Crainville
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Location of Crainville 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 | 1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
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| • Total | 1,443 |
| • Density | 872.96/sq mi (337.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62918
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-17185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398644 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Crainville, Illinois |
Crainville is a small village located in Williamson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,443 people lived there.
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A Look at Crainville's History
Crainville is one of the oldest mining towns in Williamson County. It was named after James M. Crain. He was the person who first officially planned out the village.
The village was first called "Crain City." But on June 28, 1881, it officially became the village of Crainville. A post office opened in Crainville in 1888. However, it closed in 1914. Now, people in Crainville get their mail from the post office in nearby Carterville.
Where is Crainville Located?
Crainville is found at a specific spot on the map: 37.748761 degrees North and 89.065718 degrees West.
How Big is Crainville?
According to information from 2010, Crainville covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.59 square miles (4.1 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.007 square miles (0.018 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Crainville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 290 | — | |
| 1910 | 446 | 53.8% | |
| 1920 | 557 | 24.9% | |
| 1930 | 413 | −25.9% | |
| 1940 | 371 | −10.2% | |
| 1950 | 433 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 421 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 549 | 30.4% | |
| 1980 | 910 | 65.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,019 | 12.0% | |
| 2000 | 992 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,256 | 26.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,443 | 14.9% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Crainville has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
In 1900, there were 290 people living in Crainville. The population grew steadily until 1920, reaching 557 people. After that, it went down for a while, hitting 371 people in 1940.
Since 1960, the number of people living in Crainville has generally increased. In 2010, there were 1,256 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,443 people.
A Look at the Community in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 992 people living in Crainville. These people lived in 425 different homes. About 265 of these homes were families.
Most people in Crainville were White (about 97.78%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified with two or more races.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes in Crainville in 2000, about 31.8% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (49.6%) were married couples living together. About 11.5% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
Many homes (32.5%) were made up of just one person. About 12.9% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.33 people in each home. For families, the average size was 3.01 people.
Age Groups in Crainville
In 2000, the people in Crainville were spread across different age groups.
- About 24.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 29.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 13.0% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Crainville was 37 years.
Income in the Village
In 2000, the average income for a household in Crainville was $35,750. For families, the average income was $48,021. Men generally earned more than women. The average income for each person in the village was $17,911.
A small number of families (6.6%) and individuals (8.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 7.0% of those under 18 and 6.3% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Crainville para niños
