Du Bois, Illinois facts for kids
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Du Bois
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Location of Du Bois in Washington County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 166.35/sq mi (64.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62831
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS ID | 2398750 |
| FIPS code | 17-20890 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Du Bois, Illinois |
Du Bois is a small village located in Washington County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 205 people lived there. By 2018, the number of people living in Du Bois was estimated to be around 150.
History of Du Bois
The village of Du Bois was not always called Du Bois. When it was first settled, its name was Coloma.
In 1869, the village got its current name. It was renamed after Jesse K. Du Bois. He was an important person in Illinois government. From 1856 to 1864, he served as the state auditor of public accounts. This job meant he was in charge of checking the state's money and financial records. An older, shorter name for the village was "Bois."
Where is Du Bois?
Du Bois is located in Illinois. According to information from 2010, the village covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Du Bois Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 274 | — | |
| 1890 | 304 | 10.9% | |
| 1900 | 335 | 10.2% | |
| 1910 | 351 | 4.8% | |
| 1920 | 443 | 26.2% | |
| 1930 | 197 | −55.5% | |
| 1940 | 280 | 42.1% | |
| 1950 | 282 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 229 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 234 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 241 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 216 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 222 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 205 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 175 | −14.6% | |
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The population of Du Bois has changed over the years. In the year 2000, there were 222 people living in the village. These people lived in 96 different homes. About 54 of these homes were families.
Most people in Du Bois in 2000 were White (about 97%). A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. Some people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single female parent. Other homes were made up of individuals living alone. About 23% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The people in Du Bois were of different ages. About 30% were under 18 years old. Around 31% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 35 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Du Bois para niños
