Greenfield, Illinois facts for kids
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Greenfield, Illinois
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City Hall and library
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Location of Greenfield in Greene County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
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| • Total | 1,059 |
| • Density | 617.85/sq mi (238.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62044
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-31368 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394987 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Greenfield, Illinois |
Greenfield is a small city located in Greene County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,059 people lived there. It's a friendly place with its own schools and local government.
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Exploring Greenfield's Location
Greenfield is found in the eastern part of Greene County. Its exact spot is 39°20′35″N 90°12′35″W / 39.34306°N 90.20972°W.
How to Get Around Greenfield
Illinois Route 267 is a main road that goes right through the city. If you head north on this road, you'll reach Jacksonville in about 27 miles (43 km). Going south for about 13 miles (21 km) will take you to Medora.
Greenfield's Size and Area
The city of Greenfield covers a total area of about 1.78 square miles (4.60 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.71 square miles (4.44 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Greenfield?
This section shares facts about the people who live in Greenfield. These facts come from a special count called the 2020 census. A census helps us understand how many people live in an area and what they are like.
Population Over the Years
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 237 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,599 | 574.7% | |
| 1880 | 985 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,131 | 14.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,085 | −4.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,161 | 7.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,149 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,038 | −9.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,006 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 987 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,064 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,179 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,090 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,162 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,179 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,071 | −9.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,059 | −1.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,059 people living in Greenfield. This means there were about 596 people for every square mile (230 people per square kilometer).
Homes and Families in Greenfield
The census also counted 479 households in Greenfield. A household can be a family or a group of people living together. About 41% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, about 50%, were married couples.
Age Groups in the City
The people in Greenfield come in all ages!
- About 26.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Greenfield was 39 years.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in Greenfield was about $50,139 per year. For families, the average income was around $64,250. This information helps us understand the economic health of the city.
Education in Greenfield
Greenfield has its own school system, called Greenfield Community Unit School District Number 10. This school district serves students from parts of Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Morgan Counties. The schools in the district include Greenfield High School and Greenfield Elementary School.
See also
In Spanish: Greenfield (Illinois) para niños
