Gardner, Illinois facts for kids
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Gardner
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Location of Gardner in Grundy County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Grundy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
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| • Total | 1,366 |
| • Density | 469.09/sq mi (181.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60424
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-28638 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398944 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Gardner, Illinois |
Gardner is a small village located in Grundy County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,366 people called Gardner their home.
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A Look Back: Gardner's History
Gardner got its name from its founder, a person named Henry C. Gardner.
In 2023, Mike Serena was chosen again as the mayor of Gardner. A mayor is the leader of a city or village. They help make important decisions for the community.
Where is Gardner? Geography Facts
Gardner is located in an area that covers about 2.94 square miles (7.62 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.91 square miles (7.54 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water. 2.94 square miles (7.61 km2) 2.91 square miles (7.54 km2) 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2)
Who Lives in Gardner? Population Details
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 940 | — | |
| 1880 | 786 | −16.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,094 | 39.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,036 | −5.3% | |
| 1910 | 946 | −8.7% | |
| 1920 | 937 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 869 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 864 | −0.6% | |
| 1950 | 981 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,041 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,212 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,322 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,237 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,406 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,463 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,366 | −6.6% | |
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In 2020, the village of Gardner had 1,366 people living there. There were 569 households, which are like homes or families living together.
Most of the people in Gardner are White, making up about 91.80% of the population. There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 6.52% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Gardner was about 42.9 years old. About 15.1% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teens living in the village.
Famous People from Gardner
Some notable people have connections to Gardner:
- Charles L. Phillips
- Robert C. Underwood
See also
In Spanish: Gardner (Illinois) para niños
