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Dalzell, Illinois
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Location of Dalzell in Bureau County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Bureau |
| Townships | Hall, Peru |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 663 |
| • Density | 808.54/sq mi (312.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61320
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-18459 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398674 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Dalzell, Illinois |
Dalzell is a small village located in the state of Illinois, USA. It is found across two counties: Bureau and LaSalle. In 2020, about 663 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from 717 residents in 2010. Dalzell was officially started on November 24, 1903.
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History of Dalzell
How Dalzell Started
Dalzell began as a coal mine camp. In 1899, the Spring Valley Coal Company dug a deep shaft for a coal mine here. The area was first called the No. 5 Mine Camp. The company owned all the land around the camp. Later, another area, the No. 6 Mine Camp, was added.
Becoming a Village
These mine camps officially became a village on February 11, 1904. The village was named after Samuel M. Dalzell. He was a very important person in the mining industry and managed the mine from Spring Valley. The coal mine in Dalzell closed down in February 1923. A post office has been open in Dalzell since 1902.
Geography of Dalzell
Where Dalzell is Located
Most of Dalzell is in Bureau County. However, a small part of the village reaches into LaSalle County. In 2000, all 717 people living in Dalzell were counted as living in Bureau County.
Size of the Village
According to information from 2021, Dalzell covers a total area of about 0.83 square miles (2.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.82 square miles (2.12 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
People of Dalzell
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Dalzell has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 949 | — | |
| 1920 | 903 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 577 | −36.1% | |
| 1940 | 496 | −14.0% | |
| 1950 | 543 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 496 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 579 | 16.7% | |
| 1980 | 824 | 42.3% | |
| 1990 | 587 | −28.8% | |
| 2000 | 717 | 22.1% | |
| 2010 | 717 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 663 | −7.5% | |
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In 2020, 663 people lived in Dalzell. This means there were about 801 people per square mile. There were 312 homes in the village.
Who Lives in Dalzell
In 2020, there were 265 households and 195 families in Dalzell.
- About 24% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- About 62% were married couples.
- About 26% were not families.
- About 22% of households had only one person living there.
- About 11% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.71 people.
Age and Income
The median age of people in Dalzell was 46.8 years old in 2020.
- About 14% of residents were under 18.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44.
- About 31% were between 45 and 64.
- About 22% were 65 or older.
The median income for a household in Dalzell was $63,750. For families, the median income was $79,034. About 4.8% of all people and 4.1% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 7% of those under 18 and 2.9% of those 65 or older.
Transportation
Dalzell does not have its own local bus service. However, you can find intercity bus service provided by Burlington Trailways in the nearby town of Peru.
See also
In Spanish: Dalzell (Illinois) para niños
