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Hoyleton
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Location of Hoyleton in Washington County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 520 |
| • Density | 684.21/sq mi (264.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62803
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-36347 |
| GNIS ID | 2398550 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hoyleton, Illinois |
Hoyleton is a small village located in Washington County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 531 people lived there. It's also known as the hometown of Kirk Rueter, a famous left-handed pitcher who played baseball for the Montréal Expos and San Francisco Giants.
Geography
Hoyleton is a village that covers about 0.75 square miles (1.97 square kilometers) of land. It doesn't have any large bodies of water within its borders.
Population and People
The number of people living in Hoyleton has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 312 residents. By 2010, the population had grown to 531 people, and in 2020, it was 520.
How People Live
In 2000, there were 520 people living in Hoyleton. These people lived in 186 different homes, and 130 of these were families. Most of the people in the village were White (about 94.8%). A smaller number were African American (about 3.85%) or Asian (about 0.38%).
Many homes (about 32.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.1%) were made up of married couples. About 26.9% of homes were individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The population in Hoyleton includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 27.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was 34 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hoyleton was $43,250. For families, the average income was $50,357. The average income per person in the village was $16,543. A small number of families (2.5%) and people (6.5%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Hoyleton para niños
