Kilbourne, Illinois facts for kids
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Kilbourne, Illinois
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Location in Mason County, Illinois
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 Kilbourne, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| Township | Kilbourne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 298.09/sq mi (115.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62655
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-39857 |
| GNIS ID | 2398343 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Kilbourne, Illinois |
Kilbourne is a small village located in Mason County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet community where people live and work. In 2020, the village had a population of 265 people.
Where Kilbourne Is Located
Kilbourne is found in the southern part of Mason County. A main road, Illinois Route 97, runs along the east side of the village. This road can take you north about 11 miles (18 km) to Havana, which is the main town of the county, also known as the county seat. It can also take you southeast about 14 miles (23 km) to Petersburg.
Land Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kilbourne covers a total area of about 0.89 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Kilbourne has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 424 | — | |
| 1920 | 393 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 393 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 360 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 374 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 352 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 441 | 25.3% | |
| 1980 | 382 | −13.4% | |
| 1990 | 350 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 375 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 302 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 265 | −12.3% | |
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Who Lives in Kilbourne
In 2000, there were 375 people living in Kilbourne. Most residents were White (about 97%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified with two or more races. About 1 in 100 people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households in Kilbourne had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the village was 35 years old. This means about half the population was younger than 35 and half was older.
