Hamlet, Illinois facts for kids
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Hamlet, Illinois
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 Hamlet, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Hamlet, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Perryton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21 |
| • Density | 47.09/sq mi (18.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
61279 (Reynolds)
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 409704 |
Hamlet is a very small community in Illinois, United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of a larger area called Perryton Township in Mercer County.
Hamlet is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This special term means that the U.S. government counts its population separately for official records, even though it doesn't have its own city government. You can find Hamlet along Illinois Route 94. It's about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west-southwest of a place called Reynolds.
About Hamlet
Hamlet is located in the western part of the state of Illinois. It is found within Mercer County. The community covers a small area of about 1.15 square kilometers (0.45 square miles). This entire area is land, with no water within its boundaries.
Population of Hamlet
The word "demographics" refers to information about a population. This includes things like how many people live somewhere. According to the 2020 census, only 21 people lived in Hamlet. This makes it a very small community.
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| 2020 | 21 | — | |
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