Kirkland, Illinois facts for kids
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Kirkland, Illinois
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Location of Kirkland in DeKalb County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,650 |
| • Density | 1,345.84/sq mi (519.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60146
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| Area codes | 815 or 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-40156 |
Kirkland is a small village located in DeKalb County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,650 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 1,744 people counted in 2010.
History of Kirkland
Kirkland got its name from William T. Kirk, who owned land in the area. A post office opened in Kirkland in 1875. The village itself was officially planned out in 1876. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and land lots are drawn on a map.
Geography of Kirkland
Kirkland is located in northern Illinois. Its exact coordinates are 42.091306 degrees north and 88.850345 degrees west. The village covers a total area of about 1.23 square miles (3.19 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.22 square miles (3.16 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.012 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
People of Kirkland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 410 | — | |
| 1900 | 636 | 55.1% | |
| 1910 | 685 | 7.7% | |
| 1920 | 599 | −12.6% | |
| 1930 | 526 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 570 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 685 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 928 | 35.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,138 | 22.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,155 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,011 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,166 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,744 | 49.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,650 | −5.4% | |
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In 2020, Kirkland had 1,650 residents living in 573 households. About 369 of these households were families. The village had about 1,330 people per square mile.
Most people in Kirkland, about 86.67%, identified as White. About 10.42% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.25 people. The average family size was about 2.66 people.
The median age in Kirkland was 34.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34.5, and half were older. About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median income for a household in Kirkland was $63,708. This is the middle income for all households. For families, the median income was $67,159. About 12.8% of all people in Kirkland lived below the poverty line. This included 19.7% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Kirkland (Illinois) para niños
