Karnak, Illinois facts for kids
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Karnak
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Downtown Karnak
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Location of Karnak in Pulaski County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 430 |
| • Density | 238.10/sq mi (91.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62956
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-39077 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398329 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Karnak, Illinois |
Karnak is a small village located in Pulaski County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 499 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 430.
History of Karnak Village
A post office opened in Karnak in 1905. This means people could send and receive mail there. The village is located in a part of Southern Illinois known as "Little Egypt." It got its name from the famous Karnak temple site in Egypt.
Where is Karnak Located?
Karnak is found at coordinates 37.292146 degrees North and 88.974920 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.81 square miles (4.69 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
People Living in Karnak
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 613 | — | |
| 1930 | 771 | 25.8% | |
| 1940 | 893 | 15.8% | |
| 1950 | 792 | −11.3% | |
| 1960 | 667 | −15.8% | |
| 1970 | 641 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 646 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 581 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 619 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 499 | −19.4% | |
| 2020 | 430 | −13.8% | |
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According to the census in 2000, 619 people lived in Karnak. The village had 263 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 174 were families.
Most people in the village were White (about 93.70%). A smaller number were African American (5.49%) or Asian (0.16%). About 3.88% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (49.8%) were married couples. About 30% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The age of people in the village varied. About 25.7% were under 18 years old. Around 21.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years.
See also
In Spanish: Karnak (Illinois) para niños
