Divernon, Illinois facts for kids
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Divernon
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Location of Divernon in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 612 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,139 |
| • Density | 1,492.79/sq mi (576.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62530
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-20045 |
Divernon is a small village located in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,139 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield, Illinois area.
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Discovering Divernon's Past
Divernon has had a post office since 1887, which means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time! The village got its name from a character called Di Vernon. She was in a famous novel called Rob Roy.
Where is Divernon Located?
Divernon is in Illinois, at these coordinates: 39°33′58″N 89°39′21″W / 39.56611°N 89.65583°W. This helps us find it on a map.
Divernon's Size
According to the 2010 census, the village covers about 0.79 square miles (1.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
How Many People Live in Divernon?
The number of people living in Divernon has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,519 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,382 | 56.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,170 | −50.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,033 | −11.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,013 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 997 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,010 | 1.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,081 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,178 | 9.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,201 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,172 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,139 | −2.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,201 people living in Divernon. Most people in the village were White. A small number of residents were African American or Asian.
Divernon's Households
In 2000, there were 480 households in Divernon. A household is a group of people living together. Many of these households were married couples. About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
Age Groups in Divernon
The people in Divernon come from all age groups. In 2000, about 26.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 36 years old.
Learning in Divernon
Public schools in Divernon are part of the Auburn Community Unit School District 10. Students go to Auburn High School for their high school education. This school is located on North Seventh Street. Before Auburn High School, the building was home to Divernon High School.
Famous People from Divernon
Some interesting people have come from Divernon:
- Joe Bukant: He was a professional football player. He played for teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Cardinals in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
- Al Papai: He was a professional baseball pitcher. He played for several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox.
See also
- In Spanish: Divernon para niños
