Hidalgo, Illinois facts for kids
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Hidalgo, Illinois
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Location of Hidalgo in Jasper County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Crooked Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 322.67/sq mi (124.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62432
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17–34553 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398501 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hidalgo, Illinois |
Hidalgo is a small village located in Jasper County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2010, about 106 people called Hidalgo home. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 111 people.
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Where is Hidalgo Located?
Hidalgo is found in the northern part of Jasper County. A main road, Illinois Route 130, runs along the east side of the village. This road can take you north about 7 miles (11 km) to a town called Greenup. If you go south on the same road for about 12 miles (19 km), you will reach Newton. Newton is the main town, or "county seat," for Jasper County.
How Big is Hidalgo?
According to information from 2010, the village of Hidalgo covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Hidalgo?
We can learn about the people of Hidalgo by looking at population counts over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 190 | — | |
| 1920 | 193 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 153 | −20.7% | |
| 1940 | 191 | 24.8% | |
| 1950 | 167 | −12.6% | |
| 1960 | 126 | −24.6% | |
| 1970 | 171 | 35.7% | |
| 1980 | 161 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 122 | −24.2% | |
| 2000 | 123 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 106 | −13.8% | |
| 2020 | 111 | 4.7% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 123 people living in Hidalgo. These people lived in 50 different homes, and 31 of those homes were families. The village had about 358 people per square mile.
Most people living in Hidalgo in 2000 were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 50 homes in Hidalgo in 2000:
- 34% had children under 18 living there.
- 48% were married couples living together.
- 6% were homes where a mother lived with her children but no husband was present.
- 38% were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.
- 34% of all homes had someone living alone.
- 22% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, about 2.46 people lived in each home. For families, the average was about 3.16 people.
Age Groups in Hidalgo
The population of Hidalgo in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 27.6% were under 18 years old.
- 10.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hidalgo was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were about 86 males. If we only look at adults (18 and over), for every 100 females, there were about 98 males.
Income in Hidalgo
In 2000, the average income for a home in Hidalgo was $25,972 per year. For families, the average income was $26,875 per year. Men earned about $25,417 per year on average, while women earned about $20,000 per year. The average income per person in the village was $13,167. About 6.3% of the people in Hidalgo were living below the poverty line. No one under 18 or over 64 was reported to be below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Hidalgo (Illinois) para niños
