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Davis Junction
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Sign leading into the west side of the village
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Location of Davis Junction in Ogle County, Illinois.
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 Davis Junction
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Davis Junction
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.20 sq mi (10.88 km2) |
| • Land | 4.20 sq mi (10.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,512 |
| • Density | 598.10/sq mi (230.91/km2) |
| Postal code |
61020
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-18719 |
Davis Junction is a small village located in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 2,512 people lived there. The village was named after Jeremiah Davis, who helped start the settlement. It is an important spot where different railway lines meet, including the Illinois Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway. It is also home to the Orchard Hills Landfill, which is one of the largest in the United States.
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Village History
Jeremiah Davis planned out the village of Davis Junction in the 1870s. He decided to name the new settlement after himself. A post office has been open and serving the people of Davis Junction since 1875.
Where is Davis Junction?
Davis Junction is located at these coordinates: 42 degrees, 6 minutes, 7 seconds North, and 89 degrees, 5 minutes, 37 seconds West.
According to information from 2010, the total area of Davis Junction is about 4.24 square miles (10.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Davis Junction?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 289 | — | |
| 1990 | 246 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 491 | 99.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,373 | 383.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,512 | 5.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 491 people living in Davis Junction. These people lived in 165 households, and 132 of these were families. The population density was about 129.6 people per square mile (50.0 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in the village were White (98.37%). A small number were Asian (0.41%) or from other races (0.41%). About 1.02% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them (47.9%). Most households were married couples living together (66.7%). Some households had a female head with no husband (7.3%). About 15.8% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average household had about 2.98 people. The average family had about 3.37 people.
Population by Age
The population in the village was spread out by age.
- 34.0% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 37.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 13.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the village was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107.2 males.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in the village was $47,375. For families, the average income was $51,250. Men earned about $36,875 on average, while women earned about $22,917. The average income per person in the village was $16,915. About 2.6% of the people in the village had lower incomes. This included some people under 18 and about 23.1% of those aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Davis Junction
- Charles W. Baker (1876-1963) was an Illinois state lawmaker and farmer. He owned a farm in Davis Junction.
See also
In Spanish: Davis Junction para niños
