Fairview, Illinois facts for kids
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Fairview, Illinois
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Location of Fairview in Fulton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Fairview |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2) |
| • Land | 4.21 sq mi (10.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 426 |
| • Density | 101.07/sq mi (39.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61432
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-25063 |
| GNIS ID | 2398859 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Fairview, Illinois |
Fairview is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 426 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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Where is Fairview Located?
Fairview is found in the northern part of Fulton County. A road called Illinois Route 97 runs along the east side of the village.
Getting Around Fairview
If you travel north on Route 97, you can reach Galesburg in about 28 miles (45 km). Going south for about 20 miles (32 km) will take you to Lewistown. Lewistown is important because it's the main town for Fulton County. The biggest city in Fulton County, Canton, is about 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast.
How Big is Fairview?
Fairview covers a total area of about 4.29 square miles (11.11 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.22 square miles (10.92 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.07 square miles (0.19 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Fairview?
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in something called a census. The latest count in 2020 showed that 426 people lived in Fairview.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 394 | — | |
| 1890 | 492 | 24.9% | |
| 1900 | 501 | 1.8% | |
| 1910 | 482 | −3.8% | |
| 1920 | 572 | 18.7% | |
| 1930 | 522 | −8.7% | |
| 1940 | 528 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 568 | 7.6% | |
| 1960 | 544 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 601 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 594 | −1.2% | |
| 1990 | 510 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 493 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 522 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 426 | −18.4% | |
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The number of people living in Fairview has changed over many years. For example, in 1880, there were 394 people. The population grew to 601 in 1970 but has since decreased to 426 in 2020.
About the People and Homes
In 2020, there were 211 households in Fairview. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 111 were families.
Many homes (about 47%) had married couples living together. Some homes (about 19%) had children under 18. About 37% of homes had just one person living there. Also, about 13% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age and Income in Fairview
The average age of people in Fairview was about 46.5 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older.
- About 14.5% of the people were under 18.
- About 23.2% were 65 or older.
The average yearly income for a household in Fairview was about $57,292. For families, the average income was higher, around $76,875. This money helps families and individuals live in the village.
See Also
In Spanish: Fairview (Illinois) para niños
