East Gillespie, Illinois facts for kids
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East Gillespie, Illinois
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Location in Macoupin County, Illinois
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 East Gillespie, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Townships | Gillespie, Cahokia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 269 |
| • Density | 843.26/sq mi (325.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62033 (Gillespie)
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-21852 |
| GNIS ID | 2398776 |
East Gillespie is a small village located in Macoupin County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 269 people called East Gillespie home.
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Where is East Gillespie Located?
East Gillespie is in the southeastern part of Macoupin County. It's right next to the city of Gillespie to the south. You can find it at coordinates 39.137337 degrees North and -89.814663 degrees West.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Illinois Route 4 goes right through the village. If you travel north on Route 4, you'll reach Carlinville, which is about 11 miles away. Carlinville is important because it's the main town for Macoupin County, known as the county seat. If you go south on Route 4, you'll get to Staunton, which is about 9 miles away.
Another road, Illinois Route 16, passes through the southeastern part of East Gillespie. This route can take you northeast to Litchfield, about 9 miles away. Or, if you head west through Gillespie, Route 16 will lead you to Jerseyville, which is about 29 miles from East Gillespie.
Size of the Village
East Gillespie is not very big. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (which is about 0.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in East Gillespie?
The number of people living in East Gillespie has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 278 | — | |
| 1950 | 224 | −19.4% | |
| 1960 | 208 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 187 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 197 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 205 | 4.1% | |
| 2000 | 234 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 270 | 15.4% | |
| 2020 | 269 | −0.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 234 people living in East Gillespie. These people lived in 91 different homes, and 65 of these were families. The village had about 735.9 people per square mile.
Who Lives in East Gillespie?
In 2000, about 23.1% of the people in East Gillespie were under 18 years old. About 16.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the village was 40 years old. There were slightly more males than females.
Most households in 2000 were made up of married couples living together. Some households had children under 18, and some had people living alone, especially those who were 65 or older. The average household had about 2.57 people.
What About Income?
In 2000, the average income for a household in East Gillespie was $35,000 per year. For families, the average income was $36,500. A small number of families and people were living below the poverty line at that time.
