Evansville, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Evansville
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Location of Evansville in Randolph County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 547 |
| • Density | 694.16/sq mi (267.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62242
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-24608 |
| GNIS ID | 2398844 |
Evansville is a small village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. It is located right next to the Kaskaskia River. In 2020, about 547 people lived there.
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Where is Evansville Located?
Evansville is found at these map coordinates: 38°5′23″N 89°56′2″W / 38.08972°N 89.93389°W. It covers an area of about 0.82 square miles (2.11 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Evansville?
The number of people living in Evansville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 321 | — | |
| 1890 | 407 | 26.8% | |
| 1900 | 663 | 62.9% | |
| 1910 | 562 | −15.2% | |
| 1920 | 575 | 2.3% | |
| 1930 | 543 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 693 | 27.6% | |
| 1950 | 821 | 18.5% | |
| 1960 | 846 | 3.0% | |
| 1970 | 838 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 863 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 844 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 724 | −14.2% | |
| 2010 | 701 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 547 | −22.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 724 people living in Evansville. They lived in 298 homes, and 191 of these were families. Most people in the village were White (about 98.9%). A small number were African American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 29.5% of homes in Evansville had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes (50%) were married couples. About 31.2% of homes had just one person living in them. Many older people (65 or older) lived alone too.
The average age of people in Evansville in 2000 was 37 years old. About 24.9% of the population was under 18. About 19.1% were 65 or older.
Income in Evansville
In 2000, the average income for a household in Evansville was about $32,292 per year. For families, the average income was around $41,719. About 14% of the people in Evansville lived below the poverty line. This included about 25.3% of children under 18.
Famous People from Evansville
- Roger Wolff: He was a professional baseball player. He pitched for several teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
