Gulfport, Illinois facts for kids
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Gulfport, Illinois
Gulf Port
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Location of Gulfport in Henderson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Townships | Gladstone, Carman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 54 |
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(2019)
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47 |
| • Density | 33.29/sq mi (12.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61425
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-31992 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398216 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Gulfport, Illinois |
Gulfport is a small village in Henderson County, Illinois, United States. It is located right on the western edge of the state. In 2020, about 42 people lived there.
Gulfport is part of the area around Burlington, Iowa. A big event in its history was the flood of 2008. During this flood, a levee broke, and the village was almost completely underwater. Only the roofs of some buildings could be seen.
Location and Land
Gulfport is found on the western side of Henderson County. The Mississippi River forms its western border. This river also separates Illinois from Iowa.
U.S. Route 34 is a main road that goes through the village. It crosses the Mississippi River on the Great River Bridge to reach Burlington, Iowa. If you travel east on U.S. Route 34, you can reach Monmouth (about 27 miles away) and Galesburg (about 44 miles away).
The village covers a total area of about 2.30 square miles (5.94 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.41 square miles (3.66 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.88 square miles (2.29 square kilometers), is water, mainly from the Mississippi River.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Gulfport has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 126 | — | |
| 1940 | 174 | 38.1% | |
| 1950 | 232 | 33.3% | |
| 1960 | 214 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 220 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 224 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 209 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 207 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 54 | −73.9% | |
| 2020 | 42 | −22.2% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 42 people living in Gulfport. These people lived in 22 households. Most of the people (about 85.71%) were White. A small number (2.38%) were Asian, and about 11.90% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 4.76% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most households (90.91%) were married couples living together. About 9.09% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had about 1.95 people.
The median age of people in the village was 58.5 years old. This means half the population was older than 58.5, and half was younger.
