East Carondelet, Illinois facts for kids
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East Carondelet
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Location of East Carondelet in St. Clair County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 331.35/sq mi (127.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
62240
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-21618 |
| GNIS ID | 2398773 |
| Wikimedia Commons | East Carondelet, Illinois |
East Carondelet is a small village located in St. Clair County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 499 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 390.
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Geography of East Carondelet
East Carondelet covers a total area of about 1.67 square miles (4.33 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.21 square miles (3.13 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How the Population Changed
The number of people living in East Carondelet has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 386 | — | |
| 1890 | 404 | 4.7% | |
| 1900 | 222 | −45.0% | |
| 1910 | 212 | −4.5% | |
| 1920 | 311 | 46.7% | |
| 1930 | 378 | 21.5% | |
| 1940 | 416 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 401 | −3.6% | |
| 1960 | 463 | 15.5% | |
| 1970 | 542 | 17.1% | |
| 1980 | 628 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 630 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 267 | −57.6% | |
| 2010 | 499 | 86.9% | |
| 2020 | 390 | −21.8% | |
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People in the Village (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 267 people living in East Carondelet. These people lived in 94 different homes, and 68 of these were families.
Most of the people in the village were White (about 92.5%). There were also some African American (3.4%) and Native American (1.9%) residents. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of the 94 homes, about 37% had children under 18 living there. More than half (54%) were married couples. About 16% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband.
The average home had about 2.84 people. For families, the average size was about 3.28 people.
Age and Income
The population was spread out by age. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 12% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 36 years.
The average income for a home in the village was about $36,071 per year. For families, the average income was about $39,583.
Historic Sites to Visit
East Carondelet is home to the Martin–Boismenue House. This old house was built around 1790. It is now owned by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
See also
In Spanish: East Carondelet para niños
