Hampshire, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hampshire, Illinois
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Original Mobil gas station in downtown Hampshire
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Location of Hampshire in Kane County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane, McHenry |
| Townships | Hampshire, Rutland, Coral |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.51 sq mi (24.62 km2) |
| • Land | 9.51 sq mi (24.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,667 |
| • Density | 806.63/sq mi (311.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60140
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| Area code(s) | 847 |
| FIPS code | 17-32525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398234 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hampshire, Illinois |
Hampshire is a small village located in Kane and McHenry counties, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 7,667 people lived there.
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Where is Hampshire Located?
Hampshire is in the northwest part of Kane County. Most of the village is in Hampshire Township. A small part of it reaches into Rutland Township and also north into Coral Township in McHenry County.
Nearby Towns and Cities
The village is next to Huntley to the northeast. It also borders Pingree Grove to the southeast.
Major Roads Near Hampshire
Illinois Route 72 runs through the southern part of Hampshire. This road goes east about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Starks. It also goes west about 8 miles (12.9 km) to Genoa.
U.S. Route 20 is on the edge of the village to the northeast. This route leads northwest about 13 miles (20.9 km) to Marengo. It also goes southeast about 12 miles (19.3 km) to Elgin. Hampshire is about 52 miles (83.7 km) northwest of the center of Chicago.
Size of the Village
According to the 2010 census, Hampshire covers a total area of about 8.95 square miles (23.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Hampshire?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 483 | — | |
| 1890 | 696 | 44.1% | |
| 1900 | 760 | 9.2% | |
| 1910 | 697 | −8.3% | |
| 1920 | 618 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 656 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 757 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 970 | 28.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,309 | 34.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,611 | 23.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,735 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,843 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,900 | 57.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,563 | 91.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,667 | 37.8% | |
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The population of Hampshire has grown a lot over the years. In 2020, there were 7,667 people living in the village. This was a big jump of 37.8% from the 2010 census.
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 2,900 people in Hampshire. There were 1,015 households and 792 families. The average household had about 2.86 people. The average family had about 3.28 people.
Many households (42%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.6%) were married couples. About 17.5% of households were individuals living alone. About 7.6% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the village was 35 years. About 29.7% of the population was under 18. About 11.3% were 65 years or older.
Schools in Hampshire
Hampshire has its own school system. The schools include:
- Hampshire High School
- Hampshire Middle School
- Hampshire Elementary School
- Gary D. Wright Elementary
- Big Timber Elementary
The high school's mascot is the "Whip-Pur." This is a cat-like creature. Its name comes from the school's colors, which are white and purple.
Famous People from Hampshire
Some notable people have connections to Hampshire:
- Charles H. Backus: He was an Illinois state representative and a businessman.
- Jake Goebbert: He used to play baseball for the San Diego Padres. He graduated from Hampshire High School.
See also
In Spanish: Hampshire (Illinois) para niños
