Goodfield, Illinois facts for kids
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Goodfield
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Location of Goodfield
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Woodford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
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| • Total | 936 |
| • Density | 577.07/sq mi (222.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61742
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-30445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398176 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Goodfield, Illinois |
Goodfield is a small village located in Tazewell and Woodford counties in the state of Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 936 people lived there. This was more than the 686 people who lived there in 2000. Goodfield is part of the larger Peoria area, which is a big group of cities and towns.
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Village History
The land where Goodfield now stands was first looked at and mapped out for a person named John Guth on August 29, 1888. People believe the name Goodfield came from Guthville, which was named after John Guth. It changed over time to Goodville and then to Goodfield.
Goodfield's Location
Goodfield is a small place. In 2010, its total area was about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, about 1.69 square miles (4.38 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
Goodfield has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 286 | — | |
| 1970 | 329 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 500 | 52.0% | |
| 1990 | 454 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 686 | 51.1% | |
| 2010 | 860 | 25.4% | |
| 2020 | 936 | 8.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 686 people living in Goodfield. These people lived in 229 homes, and 199 of these were families. Most people in the village were White (99.13%).
Many homes in Goodfield had children under 18 living there (42.8%). Most families were married couples living together (79.9%). The average home had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.24 people.
The people in Goodfield were of different ages. About 32.4% were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 33 years.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Goodfield was about $60,069 per year. For families, the average income was about $61,736. A small number of families (2.1%) and people (3.2%) lived below the poverty line.
Local Economy
Goodfield has some important businesses. A company called CNH (company) has a factory in Goodfield. This factory makes farm equipment like machines for planting crops, spreading fertilizer, and tilling the soil. They make equipment for brands like Case IH, New Holland, and DMI.
There are also other local businesses in Goodfield. These include EarlyBird Feed and Fertilizer, which helps farmers with their crops. There is also a local diner called Busy Corner, where people can go to eat.
Famous People from Goodfield
- Styropyro: A well-known personality on YouTube.
See also
In Spanish: Goodfield para niños
