Latham, Illinois facts for kids
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Latham, Illinois
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Location in Logan County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Logan |
| Township | Laenna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 333 |
| • Density | 1,219.78/sq mi (470.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62543
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-42249 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398396 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Latham, Illinois |
Latham is a small village located in Logan County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 333 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Illinois.
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History of Latham
Latham was officially planned and set up in 1871. It was named after Robert B. Latham, who was an important person working for the railroad at that time. A post office opened in Latham in 1872, helping the community grow.
Geography of Latham
Latham is found in the southeastern part of Logan County. A main road, Illinois Route 121, goes around the north and east sides of the village. This road connects Latham to other towns. If you go northwest, you can reach Mount Pulaski (about 7 miles away) and Lincoln (about 18 miles away), which is the main town of Logan County. If you head southeast, you'll find Warrensburg (about 6 miles away) and Decatur (about 15 miles away).
The village of Latham covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People in Latham
The number of people living in Latham has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked according to the U.S. Census:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 251 | — | |
| 1890 | 265 | 5.6% | |
| 1900 | 429 | 61.9% | |
| 1910 | 438 | 2.1% | |
| 1920 | 444 | 1.4% | |
| 1930 | 372 | −16.2% | |
| 1940 | 369 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 387 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 389 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 361 | −7.2% | |
| 1980 | 564 | 56.2% | |
| 1990 | 482 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 371 | −23.0% | |
| 2010 | 380 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 333 | −12.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 371 people living in Latham. Most of the people were White. About 29% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the village was 36 years old.
Famous People from Latham
Even though Latham is a small village, some notable people were born there:
- Chad Gray (born in 1971) is a singer. He is known for being the lead singer of the heavy metal band Mudvayne.
- Eugene Earl "Junior" Thompson (1917 - 2006) was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Giants.
