Joy, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joy, Illinois
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Location in Mercer County, Illinois
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 Joy, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Millersburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 683 ft (208 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 372 |
| • Density | 869.16/sq mi (335.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61260
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-38739 |
Joy is a small village located in Mercer County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 372 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the western part of Mercer County.
History of Joy
The village of Joy was started in 1869. It was named after J. F. Joy, who was the president of a big train company called the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Where is Joy Located?
Joy is in western Mercer County. A main road, Illinois Route 17, goes right through the village on Center Street. This road leads east about 7 miles (11 km) to Aledo, which is the main town of the county. If you go west on the same road for about 7 miles, you'll reach New Boston, which is on the Mississippi River.
The village covers an area of about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Water from the village flows into different rivers. Some water goes east to a stream that flows into the Edwards River, which then flows into the Mississippi River. Other water goes west to the Mud River, which is part of the Pope Creek area, also flowing into the Mississippi.
How Many People Live in Joy?
The number of people living in Joy has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 87 | — | |
| 1910 | 516 | — | |
| 1920 | 529 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 524 | −0.9% | |
| 1940 | 470 | −10.3% | |
| 1950 | 505 | 7.4% | |
| 1960 | 503 | −0.4% | |
| 1970 | 513 | 2.0% | |
| 1980 | 506 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 452 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 373 | −17.5% | |
| 2010 | 417 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 372 | −10.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 373 people living in Joy. There were 156 homes, and 104 of them were families. The village had about 888 people per square mile (343 people per square kilometer). Most people living in Joy were White.
About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 35 years.
Schools in Joy
You'll find Mercer County Junior High School in Joy. This school is in the building that used to be Westmer High School, which is no longer open.
See also
In Spanish: Joy (Illinois) para niños
