Leland, Illinois facts for kids
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Leland, Illinois
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Railroad Avenue
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Location in LaSalle County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle |
| Township | Adams |
| Incorporated | 1859 |
| Named for | John Leland Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 951 |
| • Density | 1,780.90/sq mi (687.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60531
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-42756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398416 |
Leland is a small village located in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 951 people lived there. It's part of the wider Ottawa area.
History of Leland
Leland got its own post office in 1857, which means mail could be sent and received there. The village was named after John Leland Adams, who was the first Postmaster.
Geography of Leland
Leland is in the northeastern part of LaSalle County. It's about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Sandwich. It's also 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Mendota and 20 miles (32 km) north of Ottawa.
The village covers a total area of about 0.53 square miles (1.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 653 | — | |
| 1890 | 554 | −15.2% | |
| 1900 | 634 | 14.4% | |
| 1910 | 545 | −14.0% | |
| 1920 | 588 | 7.9% | |
| 1930 | 548 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 583 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 537 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 642 | 19.6% | |
| 1970 | 743 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 775 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 862 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 970 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 977 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 951 | −2.7% | |
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In 2020, the village of Leland had 951 residents. There were 405 households, with 267 of them being families. The population density was about 1,780 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Leland are White (about 89.59%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 7.99% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Leland was about 40.9 years. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Notable People from Leland
Some interesting people were born in Leland:
- Betty J. Hoxsey: She was a farmer and also involved in politics.
- Manley L. Fosseen: He was a lawyer and also a politician.
