Industry, Illinois facts for kids
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Industry, Illinois
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Location in McDonough County, Illinois
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 Industry, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Township | Industry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 658 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 |
| • Density | 867.39/sq mi (334.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61440
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-37439 |
Industry is a small village located in McDonough County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 399 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 478 people called Industry home.
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Exploring Industry's Location
Industry is found in the southern part of McDonough County. A major road, U.S. Route 67, runs right through the village. This road is known as Main Street. If you travel north on Route 67, you'll reach Macomb, which is the main town of the county, about 12 miles away. Going south for about 15 miles will take you to Rushville.
Understanding Industry's Area
The village of Industry covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny bit, about 0.22%, is water. Water from the village flows north into Grindstone Creek. This creek eventually joins Camp Creek, which is part of the La Moine River system. The La Moine River then flows into the larger Illinois River.
Industry's Changing Population
The population of Industry has changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 378 | — | |
| 1880 | 366 | −3.2% | |
| 1890 | 432 | 18.0% | |
| 1900 | 463 | 7.2% | |
| 1910 | 580 | 25.3% | |
| 1920 | 604 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 568 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 576 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 496 | −13.9% | |
| 1960 | 514 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 558 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 600 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 571 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 540 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 478 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 399 | −16.5% | |
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Who Lives in Industry?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 540 people living in Industry. These people made up 208 households, with 163 of them being families. Most residents were White (97.22%). A small number of people identified as African American, Native American, or Asian. Some residents also identified as being of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (33.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.6 people, and the average family had nearly 3 people.
The age groups in Industry were spread out:
- 29.4% were under 18 years old.
- 5.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 36 years.
Education in Industry
Students from Industry attend schools that are part of the Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5. The elementary and middle schools, including Washington Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, and Schuyler-Industry Middle School, are all located in Rushville. High school students attend Rushville-Industry High School, also in Rushville.
See also
In Spanish: Industry (Illinois) para niños
