Keensburg, Illinois facts for kids
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Keensburg
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Location of Keensburg in Wabash County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wabash |
| Precinct | Coffee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 669.23/sq mi (258.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62852
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-39259 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398332 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Keensburg, Illinois |
Keensburg is a small village located in Wabash County, Illinois. It's part of Coffee Precinct. In 2010, about 192 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 174.
Village History
Keensburg was established in the mid-1870s. The village was named after the Keen family, who were important in its early days.
Where is Keensburg?
Keensburg is a small village, covering about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers) of land. It is located just west of the Wabash River and Beall Woods State Park. You can easily reach Keensburg from nearby towns like Mount Carmel and Grayville by using Illinois Route 1.
Population Changes in Keensburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 68 | — | |
| 1910 | 405 | — | |
| 1920 | 354 | −12.6% | |
| 1930 | 320 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 421 | 31.6% | |
| 1950 | 302 | −28.3% | |
| 1960 | 263 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 242 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 244 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 238 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 252 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 210 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 174 | −17.1% | |
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The population of Keensburg has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 252 people living in the village. Most residents were White.
About 26.5% of households in 2000 had children under 18. The average household had about 2.47 people. The average family size was 2.91 people.
The median age in the village was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. About 21.4% of the population was under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Keensburg para niños
