Danforth, Illinois facts for kids
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Danforth, Illinois
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Location of Danforth in Iroquois County, Illinois
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 Danforth, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Danforth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 594 |
| • Density | 1,242.68/sq mi (479.78/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60930
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| Area code(s) | 815, 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-18498 |
Danforth is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. It is part of Danforth Township. In 2020, about 594 people lived there.
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History of Danforth
Danforth was founded in 1872. This happened when a railroad line was built through the area. Most of the first people who lived in Danforth were farmers and their families. The village was named after its founder, George M. Danforth.
Geography of Danforth
Danforth is a small village with a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Major Roads in Danforth
U.S. Route 45 is an important road that goes right through the middle of Danforth. This road connects Danforth to other nearby towns. If you go north on Route 45 for about 4 miles, you will reach Ashkum. If you go south the same distance, you will find Gilman.
People of Danforth (Demographics)
The number of people living in Danforth has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 407 | — | |
| 1910 | 410 | 0.7% | |
| 1920 | 398 | −2.9% | |
| 1930 | 369 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 362 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 385 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 394 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 404 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 554 | 37.1% | |
| 1990 | 457 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 587 | 28.4% | |
| 2010 | 604 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 594 | −1.7% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 594 people living in Danforth. There were 226 households, which are like homes where people live. About 119 of these households were families.
Most people in Danforth are White. A small number of people are from other races or from two or more races. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About one-third of the households in Danforth had children under 18 living with them. Many households were made up of married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, and many were non-families (people living alone or with roommates).
About 41% of all households were made up of just one person. Also, about 26% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a household was about 2.86.
Age Groups
The people in Danforth come from all age groups. Here's a breakdown:
- About 22.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 3.3% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 19.9% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.8% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 33.6% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Danforth was about 50.4 years old.
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A view of Danforth, Illinois.
