Kirkwood, Illinois facts for kids
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Kirkwood
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Kirkwood, 2016
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Location of Kirkwood in Warren County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Tompkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 722.04/sq mi (278.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61447
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-40182 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398362 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Kirkwood, Illinois |
| Website | https://villageofkirkwood.municipalimpact.com/home |
Kirkwood is a small village located in Warren County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 714 people lived there. It is part of the larger Galesburg area.
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History of Kirkwood
The land where Kirkwood now stands was once part of a special area called the Military Tract of 1812. This land was set aside for soldiers.
In 1859, the first town center here was named Lyndon. Later, on August 5, 1865, it officially became a village called Young America. In May 1874, the town's name was changed one last time to Kirkwood. This new name honored Samuel J. Kirkwood, who was a governor of Iowa.
Where is Kirkwood?
Kirkwood is located in Warren County, Illinois. According to a survey in 2010, the village covers about 0.92 square miles (2.4 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,079 | — | |
| 1890 | 949 | −12.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,008 | 6.2% | |
| 1910 | 926 | −8.1% | |
| 1920 | 882 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 693 | −21.4% | |
| 1940 | 746 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 747 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 771 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 817 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,008 | 23.4% | |
| 1990 | 884 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 794 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 714 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 678 | −5.0% | |
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The number of people living in Kirkwood has changed over the years. In 1880, over 1,000 people lived there. The population went up and down over time. By 2010, the population was 714. The most recent count in 2020 showed 678 people living in the village.
Most people living in Kirkwood are White. A small number of people are Asian or from two or more races. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, there were 307 households in Kirkwood. Many of these were families, including married couples. About 31.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.59 people. The average family had about 2.94 people.
The median age in the village in 2000 was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older. About 24.6% of the population was under 18. About 13.7% of the population was 65 years or older.
Getting Around Kirkwood
Kirkwood does not have its own public bus system for getting around town. However, if you need to travel between cities, you can find bus service nearby. Burlington Trailways offers intercity bus service from Monmouth, which is a town close to Kirkwood.
Famous People From Kirkwood
Some notable people have come from Kirkwood:
- Louis A. Kaiser: He was a respected captain in the U.S. Navy.
- Worth Ryder: He was an artist, a curator (someone who manages art collections), and an art professor.
See also
In Spanish: Kirkwood (Illinois) para niños
