Hardin Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois facts for kids
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Hardin Precinct
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Location in Calhoun County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.71 sq mi (64.0 km2) |
| • Land | 23.03 sq mi (59.6 km2) |
| • Water | 1.68 sq mi (4.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,170 |
| • Density | 47.35/sq mi (18.28/km2) |
| FIPS code | 17-013-91602 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1928515 |
Hardin Precinct is a small area located in Calhoun County, Illinois. You can think of a precinct as a local division, often used for things like voting. In 2020, about 1,170 people lived in Hardin Precinct. This number was a bit lower than the 1,330 people who lived there in 2010.
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Exploring Hardin Precinct's Location
Hardin Precinct covers about 24.71 square miles (64.0 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, making up about 23.03 square miles (59.7 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.68 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Understanding Hardin Precinct's Population
The number of people living in Hardin Precinct has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,308 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,330 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,170 | −12.0% | |
Who Lives in Hardin Precinct?
In 2020, there were 1,170 people living in Hardin Precinct. These people lived in 394 different homes, and 283 of these were families. The area had about 47 people living in each square mile (18 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Hardin Precinct are White, making up about 95.81% of the population. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 1.28% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 394 homes in Hardin Precinct, about 28.90% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 65.74%, were married couples living together. Some homes (21.10%) had just one person living there.
The people in Hardin Precinct come from different age groups:
- About 25.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 18.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hardin Precinct was about 44.2 years.
Income and Economy
In Hardin Precinct, the average income for a household was about $72,679 per year. For families, the average income was around $79,671. The average income per person was about $25,022.
About 10.2% of families and 14.1% of all people in the precinct lived below the poverty line. This included 12.4% of those under 18 and 5.5% of those 65 or older.
