La Rose, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Rose, Illinois
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Location in Marshall County, Illinois
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 La Rose, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Bell Plain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 671 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 384.31/sq mi (148.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61541
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-42171 |
La Rose is a small village located in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the larger Peoria area. In 2020, about 98 people lived there. This makes it a very quiet and peaceful place to live.
Where is La Rose?
La Rose is found in the southeastern part of Marshall County. It's located at 40.9810 degrees north and -89.2362 degrees west. A road called Illinois Route 89 goes right through the village. This road is known as Main Street. If you go north on Route 89 for about 4 miles (6.4 km), you'll reach Varna. If you head southwest for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll find Washburn.
The village covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called the North Branch of Crow Creek flows near the southern edge of the village. This creek eventually leads to the Illinois River.
People of La Rose
The number of people living in La Rose has changed over many years. In 1880, there were 125 people. The population grew to 171 in 1920. It reached its highest point in 1960 with 192 residents. By 2020, the population was 98 people.
Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 125 | — | |
| 1900 | 146 | — | |
| 1910 | 155 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 171 | 10.3% | |
| 1930 | 150 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 179 | 19.3% | |
| 1950 | 178 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 192 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 165 | −14.1% | |
| 1980 | 173 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −24.9% | |
| 2000 | 159 | 22.3% | |
| 2010 | 144 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 98 | −31.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 159 people living in La Rose. Most of the people were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 25.8% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there were many kids and teenagers living in the village. The average age was 33 years old.
Most households in La Rose were made up of married couples living together. Some households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.56 people.
