Dana, Illinois facts for kids
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Location of Dana in LaSalle County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle |
| Township | Groveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 162 |
| • Density | 736.36/sq mi (283.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61321
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-18485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398676 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Dana, Illinois |
Dana is a small village located in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. It's a quiet place that's part of the larger Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. People sometimes refer to this area as Streatorland.
In 2010, about 159 people lived in Dana. By the year 2020, the population had grown slightly to 162 residents.
A Look Back: Dana's History
The village of Dana wasn't always called Dana. It was first known by the name Martin.
Later, the village was renamed Dana. This new name honored Thomas Dana, who was an important official for the railroad. A post office has been serving the community of Dana since 1873.
Where is Dana Located?
Dana is located in Illinois at specific geographic coordinates: 40°57′23″N 88°57′00″W / 40.95639°N 88.95000°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village is quite small in size. It covers an area of about 0.57 square kilometers (which is about 0.22 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Dana?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 156 | — | |
| 1890 | 221 | 41.7% | |
| 1900 | 310 | 40.3% | |
| 1910 | 254 | −18.1% | |
| 1920 | 251 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 253 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 253 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 246 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 240 | −2.4% | |
| 1970 | 173 | −27.9% | |
| 1980 | 243 | 40.5% | |
| 1990 | 165 | −32.1% | |
| 2000 | 171 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 159 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 162 | 1.9% | |
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The 2020 census counted 162 people living in Dana. There were 40 households and 25 families in the village.
Most people living in Dana are White, making up about 92% of the population. A small percentage of residents are from other racial backgrounds or are of mixed race. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of families, about 40% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half of the households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Dana was about 36 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18. About 10% of residents were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Dana was $47,500 per year. For families, the average income was $56,250. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
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