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Edgewood, Illinois
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Location of Edgewood in Effingham County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 392.89/sq mi (151.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62426
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| Area code(s) | 217 618 |
| GNIS ID | 2398785 |
| FIPS code | 17-22567 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Edgewood, Illinois |
Edgewood is a small village in Illinois, located in Effingham County. In 2020, about 398 people lived there. It's part of the larger Effingham area, which is a group of towns and cities connected by their economy.
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A Look Back: Edgewood's History
Edgewood started in the 1850s. This was when the railroad tracks were built to reach this spot. The village got its name because it was right at the edge of a big forest. Imagine a town growing up next to the woods! A post office opened in Edgewood in 1858. This meant people could send and receive letters, which was a big deal back then.
Where is Edgewood? Geography Facts
Edgewood is located at the very southern edge of Effingham County. Its southern border is right next to Clay County.
You can find Illinois Route 37 running through the village. This road goes northeast about 3 miles (5 km) to Mason. It also goes southwest about 8 miles (13 km) to Farina.
Interstate 57 also crosses the northwest part of Edgewood. You can get on or off I-57 at Exit 145 (Iowa Street). This interstate leads northeast about 16 miles (26 km) to Effingham. It goes southwest about 28 miles (45 km) to Salem.
The village covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in Edgewood? Population Details
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 252 | — | |
| 1890 | 255 | 1.2% | |
| 1900 | 412 | 61.6% | |
| 1910 | 419 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 438 | 4.5% | |
| 1930 | 492 | 12.3% | |
| 1940 | 467 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 515 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 515 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 495 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 574 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 502 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 527 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 440 | −16.5% | |
| 2020 | 398 | −9.5% | |
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In 2020, there were 398 people living in Edgewood. These people made up 198 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most people in Edgewood are White. There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identify with two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households in Edgewood had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.68 people.
The median age in the village was about 34.6 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34.6, and half were older.
Famous Faces from Edgewood
- Franklin P. Buyer was born in Edgewood. He became a member of the Los Angeles City Council from 1933 to 1939. This means he helped make important decisions for the city of Los Angeles.
See also
In Spanish: Edgewood (Illinois) para niños
