Joslin, Illinois facts for kids
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Joslin, Illinois
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 Joslin, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Joslin, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.92 sq mi (12.74 km2) |
| • Land | 4.64 sq mi (12.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 85 |
| • Density | 18.31/sq mi (7.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 411258 |
Joslin is a small place in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Joslin is located near Illinois Route 92 and Interstate 88.
A large company called Tyson has a beef processing plant in Joslin. This plant prepares beef products.
Joslin's Population
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| 2020 | 85 | — | |
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This section tells us about the number of people living in Joslin. In 2020, the population of Joslin was 85 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
A Look at Joslin's Past
The Joslin Fairgrounds were once a very important place for the area. They were the original location for the Rock Island County Fair. The first fair was held there in 1892. The fairgrounds continued to host this big event until the late 1920s.
