Donnellson, Illinois facts for kids
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Donnellson, Illinois
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Location in Montgomery and Bond counties, Illinois
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 Donnellson, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Montgomery, Bond |
| Townships | Grisham, East Fork, Shoal Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 413.51/sq mi (159.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62019
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-20318 |
| GNIS ID | 2398737 |
| FIPS code | 17-20318 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Donnellson, Illinois |
Donnellson is a small village located in the state of Illinois, United States. It's mostly in Montgomery County, with a tiny part in Bond County. In 2020, about 153 people lived there.
History of Donnellson
Donnellson was first planned around 1858. It was named after Thomas Carson Donnell, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. The village officially became a village in 1897.
Where is Donnellson Located?
Donnellson is mostly in Montgomery County, but a small part is in Bond County. A main road, Illinois Route 127, goes right through the middle of the village. This road can take you north about 9 miles to Hillsboro, which is the main town for Montgomery County. Or, you can go south about 11 miles to Greenville, the main town for Bond County.
The village is quite small, covering about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits. Water from Donnellson flows south into Yankee Creek. This creek eventually joins Shoal Creek, which is part of the larger Kaskaskia River system.
People Living in Donnellson
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 268 | — | |
| 1910 | 405 | 51.1% | |
| 1920 | 403 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 452 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 356 | −21.2% | |
| 1950 | 336 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 292 | −13.1% | |
| 1970 | 311 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 256 | −17.7% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −34.8% | |
| 2000 | 243 | 45.5% | |
| 2010 | 210 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 153 | −27.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 153 people living in Donnellson. This means there were about 413 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Donnellson are White (about 87.58%). A small number are Asian (1.31%) or from two or more races (11.11%). About 1.31% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 70 households in the village. About 15.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 1.82 people.
The people in Donnellson are a mix of ages. About 7.9% were under 18 years old. The largest group, about 35%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 28.9% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 54.0 years.
See also
In Spanish: Donnellson (Illinois) para niños
