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Hartsburg
Location of Hartsburg in Logan County, Illinois.
Location of Hartsburg in Logan County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Logan
Area
 • Total 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Land 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 262
 • Density 1,746.67/sq mi (674.36/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62643
Area code(s) 217
FIPS code 17-33318
GNIS feature ID 2398259
Wikimedia Commons Hartsburg, Illinois

Hartsburg is a small village located in Logan County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a history that can be seen through its changing population over the years.

Where is Hartsburg?

Hartsburg is a small village in Logan County, Illinois. It covers a total area of about 0.39 square kilometers (0.15 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.

Who Lives in Hartsburg?

The number of people living in Hartsburg has changed over time. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 188
1890 269 43.1%
1900 269 0.0%
1910 350 30.1%
1920 332 −5.1%
1930 318 −4.2%
1940 269 −15.4%
1950 245 −8.9%
1960 300 22.4%
1970 363 21.0%
1980 379 4.4%
1990 306 −19.3%
2000 358 17.0%
2010 314 −12.3%
2020 262 −16.6%
Decennial US Census

Population in 2020

According to the 2020 Census, 262 people lived in Hartsburg.

Population in 2010

In the 2010 United States Census, Hartsburg had 314 residents. Most of the people were White. There were also a few people from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number of residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.

There were 128 households in the village. About 28% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were made up of married couples. Some households had a female head with children, but no husband present. About 29% of households were individuals living alone.

Most of the people in Hartsburg were over 18 years old (77.4%). About 15.3% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was about 39.5 years. There were slightly more females than males. Most homes (82.8%) were owned by the people living in them, while others were rented.

Population in 2000

Back in the year 2000, Hartsburg had 358 people living there. There were 132 households and 99 families. The village had 141 housing units. Most of the people were White, with a very small number identifying as Native American.

In 2000, about 37% of households had children under 18. Many were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.71 people, and the average family had about 3.08 people.

The population was spread out across different age groups. About 27.7% were under 18, and 15.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 35 years.

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