Findlay, Illinois facts for kids
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Findlay
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Location of Findlay in Shelby County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 664 |
| • Density | 718.61/sq mi (277.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62534
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-26116 |
| GNIS ID | 2398878 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Findlay, Illinois |
Findlay is a small village located in Shelby County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 664 people lived there.
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Village Geography
Findlay covers a total area of about 0.92 square miles (2.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Findlay
The number of people living in Findlay has changed over the years. This table shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 479 | — | |
| 1910 | 827 | 72.7% | |
| 1920 | 882 | 6.7% | |
| 1930 | 682 | −22.7% | |
| 1940 | 688 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 680 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 759 | 11.6% | |
| 1970 | 809 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 868 | 7.3% | |
| 1990 | 787 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 723 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 683 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 664 | −2.8% | |
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Who Lives in Findlay?
In 2000, there were 723 people living in Findlay. Most residents were White (98.48%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.83% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The village had 311 households. About 26% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.32 people. The average family had 2.87 people.
The population's age range was quite varied. About 24.2% were under 18 years old. About 16.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 39 years old.
Nearby State Parks
Findlay is known as "The Heart of Lake Shelbyville" because it is very close to Lake Shelbyville. Two state parks are located near the village:
- Eagle Creek State Park
- Wolf Creek State Park
Both of these parks are popular spots for outdoor activities and are located right on Lake Shelbyville.
See also
In Spanish: Findlay (Illinois) para niños
