Enfield, Illinois facts for kids
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Enfield
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Location of Enfield in White County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | White |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 794 |
| • Density | 785.36/sq mi (303.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62835
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-24179 |
| GNIS ID | 2398835 |
Enfield is a small village located in White County, Illinois, United States. In 2010, about 596 people lived there. By 2020, the number of people living in Enfield grew to 794.
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Where is Enfield Located?
Enfield is found at 38°5′54″N 88°20′26″W / 38.09833°N 88.34056°W. This means it's in the southern part of Illinois.
The village covers a total area of about 1.19 square miles (3.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
How Many People Live in Enfield?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 717 | — | |
| 1890 | 870 | 21.3% | |
| 1900 | 971 | 11.6% | |
| 1910 | 927 | −4.5% | |
| 1920 | 929 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 744 | −19.9% | |
| 1940 | 875 | 17.6% | |
| 1950 | 906 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 791 | −12.7% | |
| 1970 | 764 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 890 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 683 | −23.3% | |
| 2000 | 625 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 596 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 794 | 33.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 625 people living in Enfield. These people lived in 262 different homes. About 157 of these were families.
The village had about 539 people per square mile. There were 293 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Enfield are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
About 26% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were made up of married couples. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother. About 35% of homes were individuals living alone. Many older people, aged 65 or more, lived by themselves.
The average age of people in Enfield in 2000 was 46 years old. This means many adults and older people live in the village.
Famous People from Enfield
- Lefty Jamerson was a baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox. He was from Enfield.
See also
In Spanish: Enfield (Illinois) para niños
