Herrick, Illinois facts for kids
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Herrick
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Location of Herrick in Shelby County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 596 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 358 |
| • Density | 978.14/sq mi (377.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62431
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-34332 |
| GNIS ID | 2398493 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Herrick, Illinois |
Herrick is a small village located in Shelby County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 358 people lived there.
The village covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Over Time
Herrick's population has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 421 | — | |
| 1910 | 618 | 46.8% | |
| 1920 | 601 | −2.8% | |
| 1930 | 474 | −21.1% | |
| 1940 | 616 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 554 | −10.1% | |
| 1960 | 440 | −20.6% | |
| 1970 | 537 | 22.0% | |
| 1980 | 470 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 466 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 524 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 436 | −16.8% | |
| 2020 | 358 | −17.9% | |
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Who Lives in Herrick?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 524 people living in Herrick. Most of the people living in the village were White.
There were 197 households in the village. Many of these households (36.0%) had children under 18 years old living with them. About 55.3% were married couples.
The population was spread out by age. About 30.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 34 years.
Local Achievements
In 2019, the Cowden-Herrick High School football team had a great season. They finished with an 8-2 record, which means they won 8 games and lost only 2. This was a leading record in their division and for the county. Wide receivers Aidan Fisher and William Wagner were key players on this successful team.
See also
In Spanish: Herrick (Illinois) para niños
