Hinckley, Illinois facts for kids
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Hinckley
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Location of Hinckley in DeKalb County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Squaw Grove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,006 |
| • Density | 2,368.36/sq mi (914.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60520
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-35268 |
Hinckley is a small village located in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. It's part of Squaw Grove Township. In 2020, about 2,006 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
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History of Hinckley
Early Days and Squaw Grove
Back in the 1830s, a man named Mr. Hollenbeck was exploring the area. He discovered a group of trees and named it Squaw Grove. He named it after the Native American women he saw taking care of their camp there.
In 1835, the first log house was built by John Sebree. More families soon arrived, and a small town called Squaw Grove began. This town was located just west of where Hinckley is today.
How Hinckley Got Its Name
In the 1870s, the Chicago and Iowa Railroad was being built. The president of the railroad, Francis Hinckley, decided to place the new train line about half a mile east of Squaw Grove. Because of this, the area around the new railroad was named Hinckley.
The first store in Hinckley opened in 1872. Just four years later, by 1876, Hinckley had grown to have twenty different businesses!
Important Events in Hinckley
The Methodist Church started in the area in 1835, and St. Paul's Church was built in 1885. A group of volunteers formed a fire brigade in 1886 to help protect the village.
Sadly, in 1889, a powerful tornado hit Hinckley and destroyed most of the village. But the community worked together to rebuild.
A fun fact about Hinckley is that on January 7, 1927, the famous basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, played their very first game away from home right here in Hinckley!
Education in Hinckley
Hinckley is part of the Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429. This school district runs three schools for students in the area:
- Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School is located on the west side of Hinckley, along US Highway 30.
- Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School is found in the center of Big Rock, also on US Highway 30.
- Hinckley-Big Rock High School is on the east side of Hinckley, along US Highway 30.
Geography of Hinckley
Hinckley is located at 41°46′17″N 88°38′26″W / 41.77139°N 88.64056°W. It covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.23 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.85 square miles (2.20 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Hinckley
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 368 | — | |
| 1890 | 496 | 34.8% | |
| 1900 | 587 | 18.3% | |
| 1910 | 661 | 12.6% | |
| 1920 | 665 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 626 | −5.9% | |
| 1940 | 710 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 774 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 940 | 21.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,053 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,447 | 37.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,682 | 16.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,994 | 18.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,070 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,006 | −3.1% | |
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According to the 2020 census, there were 2,006 people living in Hinckley. There were 878 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
About 23.9% of the people in Hinckley were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 37.1 years. This means half the people were younger than 37.1 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Hinckley (Illinois) para niños
