De Land, Illinois facts for kids
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De Land
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Water tower, Post Office, Goose Creek Library and grain elevators in downtown De Land, 2007
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Location of De Land in Piatt County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Piatt |
| Township | Goose Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 447 |
| • Density | 1,054.25/sq mi (406.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61839
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-19200 |
| GNIS ID | 2398693 |
De Land is a small village located in Piatt County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 447 people lived there. The village's name is spelled De Land by the census bureau.
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History of De Land Village
De Land was started in 1873 by a person named Thomas E. Bondurant. He wanted to create a place where local farmers could easily send their grain to other places. Before it got its official name, people sometimes called it "Tom's Town" after him.
How De Land Got Its Name
There are a few ideas about how De Land got its name. Some say it was named after James DeLand. He helped bring the railroad to the area in 1872. Others believe it was named after French DeLand, a surveyor who helped plan the town. The village officially became a recognized town in 1899.
De Land's Carnegie Library
In 1912, a special library called a Carnegie Library opened in De Land. Andrew Carnegie, a very rich businessman, gave $8,000 to help build it. A group of local citizens, including Tom McMillen and Lucy Thornton, worked hard to get support for the library. The original library building was used until 2009. After that, all the books and materials were moved to a new building nearby.
Past Rules in De Land
In 2002, the leaders of De Land recognized something important. Many years ago, the village had passed an old rule that was unfair to certain groups of people. This rule is no longer active today.
Geography of De Land
De Land is a small village. According to information from 2010, the village covers an area of about 0.41 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People in De Land
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 411 | — | |
| 1910 | 503 | 22.4% | |
| 1920 | 542 | 7.8% | |
| 1930 | 474 | −12.5% | |
| 1940 | 487 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 416 | −14.6% | |
| 1960 | 422 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 418 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 509 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 458 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 475 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 446 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 447 | 0.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 446 people living in De Land. These people lived in 185 homes. About 132 of these homes were families. Most people living in the village were White (98.4%). A small number were Hispanic, Asian, or Black. Some people were also of two or more races.
De Land Households
Out of all the homes, about 27.6% had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.1%) were married couples living together. About 8.6% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband. About 7.6% had a male head of the house without a wife. The average home had about 2.41 people. The average family had about 2.84 people.
Age Groups in De Land
The people in De Land are spread out across different age groups. About 24.4% of the population was under 20 years old. About 16.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 40.5 years.
Local High School in De Land
The students in De Land attend DeLand-Weldon High School. This school serves both De Land and the nearby town of Weldon. It is one of the smallest high schools in Illinois. It has about 54 students in total.
