Detroit, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Detroit
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The junction of IL 100 and IL 106 in Detroit.
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Location of Detroit in Pike County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 302.79/sq mi (117.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62363
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-19681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398717 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Detroit, Illinois |
Detroit, Illinois, is a small village located in Pike County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live. In 2020, about 76 people called Detroit home.
History of Detroit
Detroit was founded a long time ago, in 1837. It was named after the much larger city of Detroit, Michigan. For many years, the village had its own post office, which opened in 1845 and stayed open until the 1970s.
Where is Detroit Located?
Detroit is located in Pike County, Illinois. It covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 160 | — | |
| 1880 | 168 | 5.0% | |
| 1890 | 161 | −4.2% | |
| 1900 | 149 | −7.5% | |
| 1910 | 127 | −14.8% | |
| 1920 | 129 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 144 | 11.6% | |
| 1940 | 140 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 126 | −10.0% | |
| 1960 | 126 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 124 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 156 | 25.8% | |
| 1990 | 126 | −19.2% | |
| 2000 | 93 | −26.2% | |
| 2010 | 83 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 76 | −8.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 93 people living in Detroit. These people made up 37 households, and 21 of these were families. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small percentage were from two or more races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 27% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (56.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 31% were under 18 years old. Another 31% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age for people in Detroit was 32 years.
See also
In Spanish: Detroit (Illinois) para niños
