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Elvaston, Illinois
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Location of Elvaston in Hancock County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 147 |
| • Density | 183.98/sq mi (71.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62334
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-23841 |
| GNIS ID | 2398821 |
Elvaston is a small village located in Hancock County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 147 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the western part of Illinois.
Where is Elvaston?
Elvaston is found in the western part of Hancock County, Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°23′49″N 91°15′1″W / 40.39694°N 91.25028°W. A main road, U.S. Route 136, goes right through the middle of the village. This road connects Elvaston to Carthage, which is the county seat, about 6 miles (10 km) to the east. It also leads west to Hamilton, a town on the Mississippi River, about 5 miles (8 km) away. Elvaston covers an area of about 0.80 square miles (2.07 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
People of Elvaston
The village of Elvaston had 147 residents in 2020. Over the years, the number of people living in Elvaston has changed. For example, in 1880, there were 294 people, and in 1900, there were 308. The population has generally decreased since then.
Most of the people living in Elvaston are White (94.56%). A small number of residents are African American (0.68%) or Asian (0.68%). About 4.08% of the population includes people from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population (0.68%) is Hispanic or Latino.
There were 67 households in the village. About 15% of these households had children under 18 living with them. About 31% were married couples. The average household had about 3.70 people. The average family had 2.25 people.
The median age in Elvaston was 51.3 years old. This means half the people were older than 51.3, and half were younger. About 23.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.9% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Elvaston was $25,938. For families, the average income was $43,750. About 22.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 22.2% of those under 18 and 3.7% of those 65 or older.
