Johnston City, Illinois facts for kids
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Johnston City
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Johnston City
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Location of Johnston City in Williamson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.17 sq mi (5.63 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,384 |
| • Density | 1,599.24/sq mi (617.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62951
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-38544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395475 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Johnston City, Illinois |
Johnston City is a small city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 3,348 people lived there. Long ago, in the early 1900s, it was a busy place for coal mining. Many people moved here from Europe to work in the mines. The city's population was highest in the 1920s.
History of Johnston City
Johnston City has an interesting history, especially with coal mining. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many people came from countries like Italy and Wales to work in the coal mines. These new workers helped the city grow.
Sometimes, there were disagreements among the different groups of miners. This happened especially when miners went on strike to ask for better pay and working conditions.
Over time, coal mining became less common. This meant fewer jobs were available in Johnston City. Because of this, the number of people living in the city slowly went down. By 1940, the population was just under 4,000 people.
Geography and Location
Johnston City is located in southern Illinois. Its exact spot is 37°49′15″N 88°55′39″W / 37.820747°N 88.927529°W.
The city covers a total area of about 2.12 square miles (5.49 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.06 square miles (5.34 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 787 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,248 | 312.7% | |
| 1920 | 7,137 | 119.7% | |
| 1930 | 5,945 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 5,418 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,479 | −17.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,891 | −13.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,982 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,873 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,706 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,557 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,565 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,348 | −6.1% | |
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The population of Johnston City has changed a lot over the years. In 1900, only 787 people lived there. As coal mining grew, the population jumped to over 7,000 people by 1920.
After the mining industry slowed down, the population gradually decreased. In 2000, there were 3,557 people. By 2020, the population was 3,348.
