Hardin, Illinois facts for kids
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Hardin
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Calhoun County Courthouse
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Location of Hardin in Calhoun County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.302 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.128 sq mi (5.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.174 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 801 |
| • Density | 347.96/sq mi (134.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62047
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-32850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398247 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hardin, Illinois |
Hardin is a small village in Illinois, United States. It is the main town, also called the county seat, of Calhoun County. In 2020, about 801 people lived there. This was fewer people than in 2010, when 967 people lived in Hardin.
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Geography of Hardin
Hardin is located in Illinois at the coordinates 39.158271 degrees North and 90.618239 degrees West. It is a small area, covering about 2.30 square miles (5.96 km2) in total. Most of this area, about 2.13 square miles (5.52 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 300 | — | |
| 1890 | 311 | 3.7% | |
| 1900 | 494 | 58.8% | |
| 1910 | 654 | 32.4% | |
| 1920 | 694 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 733 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 838 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 928 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,040 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,035 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,107 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,071 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 959 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 967 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 801 | −17.2% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The population of Hardin has changed over many years. In 1880, only 300 people lived there. The population grew steadily, reaching over 1,000 people in the 1960s. By 2020, the population was 801.
Who Lives in Hardin?
In 2020, there were 801 people living in Hardin. Most people were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other racial backgrounds, or from two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 263 households in the village. About 25.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 63.88%, were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 25.86% of households were single individuals. Many people aged 65 or older lived alone.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in Hardin are of different ages. About 21.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 26.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was about 49.8 years.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in Hardin was $55,938. For families, the average income was higher, at $78,846. The average income per person in the village was $24,596. About 20.3% of all people in Hardin lived below the poverty line. This included 24.0% of those under 18 and 7.1% of those 65 or older.
Early History of Hardin
Hardin was first called Terry's Landing. This name came from its first settler, Dr. William Terry. This was mentioned in a speech given in Hardin in 1876.
Later, in 1835, Benjamin F. Childs bought the landing. He changed its name to Childs' Landing. The village's name became Hardin in 1847. This happened when it became the county seat of Calhoun County.
Why the Name Changed
The new name honored John J. Hardin. He was a former congressman and a colonel in the army. He was killed in the Mexican–American War earlier that year.
Becoming the County Seat
Hardin became the county seat after the old courthouse in Gilead burned down. The county seat was temporarily moved to Hamburg. Benjamin Childs then offered five acres of land and 50,000 bricks for a new courthouse. He also offered a free barbecue dinner! Because of his offer, people voted to move the county seat to Hardin in 1847.
Education
The school district for Hardin is called Calhoun Community Unit School District 40.
Notable People
Some well-known people have connections to Hardin:
- Thomas D. Bare (1867–1931) was an Illinois newspaper editor and state senator. He lived in Hardin.
- Jerry Corbett (1917–1997) was a businessman, baseball player, and politician. He was born in Hardin.
- Bill McGee (1909–1987) was a major league baseball pitcher. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants.
See also
In Spanish: Hardin (Illinois) para niños
