Eddyville, Illinois facts for kids
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Eddyville
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Eddyville post office on Main St.
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Location of Eddyville in Pope County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 352.31/sq mi (136.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62928
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-22398 |
| GNIS ID | 2398782 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Eddyville, Illinois |
Eddyville is a small village located in Pope County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 99 people lived there. It is known for being close to two special wilderness areas: the Burden Falls Wilderness and the Lusk Creek Wilderness. These areas are protected natural spaces.
History of Eddyville
Eddyville was officially started in 1866. It was named after Edward Fulghum, who owned the land where the village was built. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been operating in Eddyville since 1869. The village became an official, organized community in 1883.
Geography and Location
Eddyville is located in southern Illinois. Its exact position is 37.500412 degrees North and 88.587024 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 0.73 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, about 0.34%, is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 114 | — | |
| 1890 | 212 | 86.0% | |
| 1900 | 162 | −23.6% | |
| 1910 | 145 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 173 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 115 | −33.5% | |
| 1940 | 144 | 25.2% | |
| 1950 | 106 | −26.4% | |
| 1960 | 125 | 17.9% | |
| 1970 | 127 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 143 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 151 | 5.6% | |
| 2000 | 153 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 101 | −34.0% | |
| 2020 | 99 | −2.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 153 people living in Eddyville. These people lived in 65 different homes. About 41 of these homes were families. The population density was about 533 people per square mile.
Many types of people lived in Eddyville. About 38.5% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average home had about 2.35 people living in it. The average family had about 3.05 people.
The age of people in the village varied. About 30.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Eddyville was 34 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Eddyville (Illinois) para niños
