Donovan, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Donovan, Illinois
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Village
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Donovan Community Church on Raub Avenue
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Location of Donovan in Iroquois County, Illinois
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 Donovan, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Beaver |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 251 |
| • Density | 765.24/sq mi (295.75/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60931
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-20331 |
| GNIS ID(s) | 0407312, 2398739 |
Donovan is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. It is part of Beaver Township. According to the 2020 census, about 251 people live in Donovan.
History of Donovan
Donovan was officially started in the year 1872. The village was named after the Donovan family, who were important local residents in the area at that time.
Geography of Donovan
Donovan is found in the northeastern part of Iroquois County. A major road, U.S. Route 52, runs right through the village. This road connects Donovan to other towns. For example, it goes about 30 miles (48 km) west and north to Kankakee. It also goes about 14 miles (23 km) southeast to Kentland, Indiana.
The village is quite small in size. It covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People of Donovan
The number of people living in Donovan has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 176 | — | |
| 1910 | 346 | — | |
| 1920 | 410 | 18.5% | |
| 1930 | 375 | −8.5% | |
| 1940 | 381 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 327 | −14.2% | |
| 1960 | 320 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 343 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 301 | −12.2% | |
| 1990 | 361 | 19.9% | |
| 2000 | 351 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 304 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 251 | −17.4% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 251 people living in Donovan. There were 99 households in the village. A household means all the people who live together in one home.
About 29.4% of the people living in Donovan were under 18 years old. This means a good portion of the village's population is made up of children and teenagers. The average age of people in Donovan was about 38.5 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Donovan (Illinois) para niños
