Fillmore, Illinois facts for kids
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Fillmore, Illinois
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Location in Montgomery County, Illinois
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 Fillmore, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 318.70/sq mi (123.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62032
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-26077 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398877 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Fillmore, Illinois |
Fillmore is a small village located in Montgomery County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 305 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the southeastern part of Montgomery County.
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Geography of Fillmore
Fillmore is found in the southeastern part of Montgomery County. It is about 14 miles (22.5 km) east-southeast of Hillsboro. Hillsboro is the main town, or county seat, of Montgomery County. Fillmore is also about 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Vandalia.
Land and Water
The village of Fillmore covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits. A small stream called Lanes Branch flows through the western side of Fillmore. This stream eventually joins the Dry Fork of Hurricane Creek. This creek is part of the larger Kaskaskia River system.
Population and People
The number of people living in Fillmore has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 500 | — | |
| 1910 | 499 | −0.2% | |
| 1920 | 511 | 2.4% | |
| 1930 | 421 | −17.6% | |
| 1940 | 458 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 384 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 360 | −6.2% | |
| 1970 | 397 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 350 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 326 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 362 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 330 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 305 | −7.6% | |
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Who Lives in Fillmore?
In the year 2000, there were 362 people living in Fillmore. These people lived in 144 different homes. Most of the people (about 98.6%) were White. A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (about 33.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.3%) were married couples. Some homes (9.7%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 27.1% of all homes were single individuals. About 16% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Fillmore in 2000 was 37 years old. About 27.6% of the population was under 18. About 17.7% were 65 or older.
Famous People from Fillmore
Even though Fillmore is a small village, some notable people were born there:
- Ray Richmond – He was a baseball pitcher. He played for the St. Louis Browns team.
- Walter Short – He was a major general in the United States Army. This is a very high rank in the military.
