French Creek Precinct, Edwards County, Illinois facts for kids
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French Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Edwards |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.18 sq mi (67.8 km2) |
| • Land | 26.15 sq mi (67.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 922 |
| • Density | 35.218/sq mi (13.598/km2) |
| FIPS code | 17-047-91296 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1928499 |
French Creek Precinct is a small area located in Edwards County, Illinois, in the United States. It is one of 12 special areas called precincts in the county. The main town or "seat" of this precinct is Grayville. In 2020, about 922 people lived here.
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Geography of French Creek Precinct
French Creek Precinct covers an area of about 26.18 square miles (67.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, making up about 99.90% of the precinct. Only a very small part, about 0.10%, is water.
People of French Creek Precinct
In 2020, a survey called the 2020 census counted 922 people living in French Creek Precinct. These people lived in 401 different homes, and 230 of these were families.
Who Lives Here?
Most people living in French Creek Precinct are White, making up about 96.20% of the population. A small number of people are African American or from other backgrounds. About 1.52% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 401 homes, about 27.20% had children under 18 living there. Many homes, about 50.37%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a single female parent, and about 42.64% were not traditional families.
About 31.70% of all homes had only one person living in them. Also, about 16.70% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.22 people in each home and 2.90 people in each family.
Age Groups
The people in French Creek Precinct are of different ages. About 22.2% of the population was under 18 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23.2%, and those aged 45 to 64 made up 27.6%. About 24.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the precinct was 45.3 years.
How People Earn Money
The average yearly income for a home in French Creek Precinct was about $44,958. For families, the average income was higher, around $78,125 per year. This means that families generally earn more than single people or non-family households.
The average income per person in the precinct was about $25,943. A small number of families, about 1.3%, and about 15.4% of all people, lived below the poverty line. This includes some children and some older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito electoral de French Creek (Illinois) para niños
