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Irwin, Illinois
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Location of Irwin in Kankakee County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Township | Otto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 1,511.11/sq mi (586.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60901
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-37803 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398278 |
Irwin is a small village located in Kankakee County, Illinois, in the United States. A village is a type of small town. In 2020, about 68 people lived there. Irwin is part of the larger Kankakee-Bradley area.
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Where is Irwin Located?
Irwin is found in the southern part of Kankakee County. It is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Kankakee. Kankakee is the main city and county seat for the county.
How Big is Irwin?
According to the 2010 census, Irwin covers a total area of about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Irwin
The number of people living in Irwin has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 74 | — | |
| 1920 | 102 | 37.8% | |
| 1930 | 77 | −24.5% | |
| 1940 | 66 | −14.3% | |
| 1950 | 85 | 28.8% | |
| 1960 | 92 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 87 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 112 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 50 | −55.4% | |
| 2000 | 92 | 84.0% | |
| 2010 | 74 | −19.6% | |
| 2020 | 68 | −8.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 92 people living in Irwin. These people made up 34 households and 22 families. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number were Asian or from other backgrounds.
Households and Families
About one-third of the households in Irwin had children under 18 living there in 2000. More than half of the households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About one-third of all households were made up of single individuals. Some of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
Population Age Groups
In 2000, the population of Irwin was spread out across different age groups. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 18.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 38 years.
Famous People from Irwin
- Arch Ward (1896-1955) was born in Irwin. He became a well-known sports editor for the Chicago Tribune newspaper.
See also
In Spanish: Irwin (Illinois) para niños
