Dunfermline, Illinois facts for kids
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Dunfermline, Illinois
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Location of Dunfermline in Fulton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Buckheart |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 262 |
| • Density | 1,782.31/sq mi (685.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61524
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-21098 |
| GNIS ID | 2398755 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Dunfermline, Illinois |
Dunfermline is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 262 people lived there. The name Dunfermline is pronounced "Done-ferm-lin."
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History of Dunfermline
How Dunfermline Got Its Name
The village of Dunfermline has had a post office since 1887. Many of the first people who settled here came from a place called Dunfermline, Scotland. Because of this, they decided to name their new village after their old home.
Geography of Dunfermline
Where is Dunfermline Located?
Dunfermline is in the eastern part of Fulton County. Illinois Route 78 runs along the eastern edge of the village. This highway can take you north about 5 miles (8 km) to Canton or south about 6 miles (10 km) to U.S. Route 24 at Little America. Lewistown, which is the main town for the county, is about 11 miles (18 km) to the southwest if you take Illinois Route 100.
Size of the Village
According to information from 2021, Dunfermline covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Dunfermline
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 292 | — | |
| 1960 | 284 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 282 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 313 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 259 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 262 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 300 | 14.5% | |
| 2020 | 262 | −12.7% | |
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In 2020, the village of Dunfermline had 262 residents. There were 159 households, and 121 of these were families. On average, about 2.66 people lived in each household.
Age Groups in Dunfermline
The people living in Dunfermline come from different age groups:
- About 18.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 4.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Around 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A larger group, about 32.1%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was about 48.6 years.
See also
In Spanish: Dunfermline (Illinois) para niños
