Emden, Illinois facts for kids
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Emden
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Location of Emden in Logan County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 467 |
| • Density | 1,987.23/sq mi (767.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62635
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS ID | 2398825 |
| FIPS code | 17-23971 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Emden, Illinois |
| Website | https://emdenil.weebly.com/ |
Emden is a small village located in Logan County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 467 people lived there. The village was named after Emden, Germany. This is because many of the first people to settle here came from villages along the River Ems in Germany.
The very first newspaper in Emden was called The Emden Star. It started publishing in 1893.
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About Emden's Location
Emden is a small village. According to information from 2010, the village covers an area of about 0.23 square miles (0.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Emden
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 143 | — | |
| 1900 | 330 | — | |
| 1910 | 411 | 24.5% | |
| 1920 | 462 | 12.4% | |
| 1930 | 401 | −13.2% | |
| 1940 | 396 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 406 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 502 | 23.6% | |
| 1970 | 552 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 527 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 459 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 515 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 485 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 467 | −3.7% | |
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Population Details
In 2010, Emden had 485 residents. Most of the people (about 97.9%) were White. There were also a few people of other backgrounds, including Black, Asian, and those from two or more races. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
There were 211 homes in Emden in 2010.
- About 28% of these homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (54%) were married couples living together.
- About 5% of homes had a female head of household with children, but no husband.
- About 32% of homes had only one person living in them.
- Many homes (about 38%) had someone aged 65 or older living there.
Most homes (82.5%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (17.5%) were rented.
In 2000, there were 515 people living in Emden. The average household had about 2.38 people. The average family had about 2.90 people.
Age Groups
In 2000, the ages of people in Emden were spread out:
- About 25% were under 18 years old.
- About 24% were 65 years or older.
- The average age in the village was 40 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Emden was $36,776. For families, the average income was $42,206. The average income per person in the village was $17,082. A small number of families (about 4.8%) and people (about 6.1%) lived below the poverty line.
Things to See and Do
The Rail Splitter Wind Farm is located around the village of Emden. This is a place where many large wind turbines generate electricity.
Images for kids
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A friendly robot.
See also
In Spanish: Emden (Illinois) para niños
