Ivesdale, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ivesdale
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Post Office and Water Tower
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Location of Ivesdale in Piatt and Champaign Counties, Illinois.
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 Ivesdale
Location in Champaign County, Illinois
Ivesdale
Location in Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Champaign, Piatt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 370.11/sq mi (142.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61851
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-37998 |
| GNIS ID | 2398284 |
Ivesdale is a small village located in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. A tiny part of the village also reaches into Piatt County, Illinois. In 2020, about 265 people lived in Ivesdale.
History of Ivesdale
Ivesdale is home to the Saint Joseph Catholic Parish. The beautiful Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church was built in 1894. People in the area often call it "The Cathedral of the Cornfield" because it stands out in the flat farmlands.
One important person in Ivesdale's history was Bernard Alblinger. He was the village's mayor, which is like the leader of the town government. He served for a very long time, from 1963 until he passed away in 2011. That's 48 years in a row! He was one of the longest-serving mayors in Illinois history.
Geography of Ivesdale
Ivesdale is a small place in terms of its size. According to information from 2021, the village covers about 0.72 square miles (which is about 1.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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The population of Ivesdale has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 235 people. The population grew to 476 by 1900, but then slowly decreased. By the 2020 census, 265 people lived in the village.
In 2020, there were 113 households in Ivesdale. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Ivesdale are White. A small number of people are African American or from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 21.6% of the people in Ivesdale are under 18 years old. About 17.6% are 65 years old or older. The average age in the village is about 39.9 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ivesdale (Illinois) para niños
