Kinderhook, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kinderhook
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Central Kinderhook, July 2024
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Location of Kinderhook in Pike County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 233.91/sq mi (90.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62345
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-39922 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398349 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Kinderhook, Illinois |
Kinderhook is a small village located in Pike County, Illinois, United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, about 189 people lived there.
Where is Kinderhook?
Kinderhook is found at coordinates 39°42′10″N 91°9′7″W / 39.70278°N 91.15194°W. This means it is in the western part of Illinois. The village covers a total area of about 0.81 square miles (2.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 394 | — | |
| 1900 | 370 | — | |
| 1910 | 371 | 0.3% | |
| 1920 | 332 | −10.5% | |
| 1930 | 318 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 336 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 299 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 276 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 281 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 259 | −7.8% | |
| 1990 | 257 | −0.8% | |
| 2000 | 249 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 216 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −12.5% | |
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The number of people living in Kinderhook has changed over the years. For example, in 2000, there were 249 people. By 2010, this number went down to 216. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 189.
The village has many households, with some having children under 18. The average household size is about 2 to 3 people. The median age in the village is around 36 years old. This means half the people are younger than 36 and half are older.
A Glimpse into History
A notable event in Kinderhook's history happened in 1843. This was when the Kinderhook Plates were "discovered" near the town. These plates were a set of six small, bell-shaped pieces of brass. They had strange symbols carved into them. Their discovery caused a lot of interest and discussion at the time.
See also
In Spanish: Kinderhook (Illinois) para niños
