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Danforth, Illinois
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Location of Danforth in Iroquois County, Illinois
Location of Danforth in Iroquois County, Illinois
Danforth, Illinois is located in Iroquois County, Illinois
Danforth, Illinois
Danforth, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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
 (2020)
 • Total 594
 • Density 1,242.68/sq mi (479.78/km2)
ZIP code
60930
Area code(s) 815, 779
FIPS code 17-18498

Danforth is a village in Danforth Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. The population was 594 at the 2020 census.

History

Danforth was laid out in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. It mainly started out with most of the population being farmers and their families. The village was named for its founder, George M. Danforth.

Geography

U.S. Route 45 passes through the center of the village, leading north 4 miles (6 km) to Ashkum and south the same distance to Gilman.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Danforth has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the 2020 census there were 594 people, 226 households, and 119 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,242.68 inhabitants per square mile (479.80/km2). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 481.17 per square mile (185.78/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.29% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 3.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.03% of the population.

There were 226 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.27% were married couples living together, 3.98% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.35% were non-families. 41.59% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 2.17.

The village's age distribution consisted of 22.5% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 33.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,278, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,980. About 26.1% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

See also

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