Illiopolis, Illinois facts for kids
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Illiopolis
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Location of Illiopolis in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 601 ft (183 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 846 |
| • Density | 1,249.63/sq mi (482.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62539
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-37127 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Illiopolis, Illinois |
| Website | http://illiopolis.illinois.gov/ |
Illiopolis is a small village located in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is a part of the larger Springfield metropolitan area. In 2020, about 846 people lived there.
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History of Illiopolis
The name Illiopolis is a mix of two words. The first part, "Illio," comes from the state name Illinois. The second part, "polis," is a Greek word that means "city." So, Illiopolis basically means "Illinois City."
Geography of Illiopolis
Illiopolis is found at specific coordinates: 39°51′5″N 89°14′50″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.68 square miles (1.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
Illiopolis has seen its population change over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 395 | — | |
| 1880 | 686 | 73.7% | |
| 1890 | 689 | 0.4% | |
| 1900 | 744 | 8.0% | |
| 1910 | 849 | 14.1% | |
| 1920 | 814 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 715 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 714 | −0.1% | |
| 1950 | 833 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 995 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,122 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,118 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 934 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 916 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 891 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 846 | −5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2011, there were about 897 people living in Illiopolis. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of residents were Native American or from two or more races.
Many households in Illiopolis are families. About 34% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together.
Notable People from Illiopolis
Some well-known people have come from Illiopolis:
- Ray Demmitt – He was a baseball player who played as an outfielder for several teams, including the New York Highlanders and Chicago White Sox.
- Eric Weaver – He was a baseball pitcher for teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners.
Formosa Plastics Plant
A large plant that makes PVC (a type of plastic) was built west of Illiopolis in 1962. It was first owned by Borden, Inc. Later, it was sold to Formosa Plastics Corporation in 2002.
In April 2004, the Formosa Plastics plant had a serious incident. The plant was closed for some time after this event. It did not reopen for several years. In 2007, a report explained that the incident happened because of a human error. An operator accidentally drained the wrong tank.
Images for kids
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The ruins of the Sangamon Ordnance Plant, which closed after World War II, are located west of Illiopolis.
See also
In Spanish: Illiopolis para niños
