Lenzburg, Illinois facts for kids
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Lenzburg
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Location of Lenzburg in St. Clair County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (2.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 405.19/sq mi (156.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62255
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-42860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398420 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Lenzburg, Illinois |
Lenzburg is a small village located in St. Clair County, Illinois, in the USA. In 2020, about 468 people lived there. It's a quiet community in the state of Illinois.
Geography of Lenzburg
Lenzburg is found at these coordinates: 38°17′21″N 89°49′00″W / 38.289095°N 89.816696°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.296 square miles (3.36 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.19 square miles (3.08 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.106 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), is water.
Population History
Lenzburg has seen its population change over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 266 | — | |
| 1900 | 343 | 28.9% | |
| 1910 | 463 | 35.0% | |
| 1920 | 502 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 443 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 428 | −3.4% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 420 | −2.6% | |
| 1970 | 437 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 435 | −0.5% | |
| 1990 | 510 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 577 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 521 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 468 | −10.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 577 people living in Lenzburg. These people lived in 217 different homes. Many of these homes, about 36.4%, had children under 18 living there.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 29.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 12.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 35 years.
Famous People from Lenzburg
Even though Lenzburg is a small village, some notable people have connections to it:
- Warren Hacker: He was a baseball pitcher, mostly known for playing with the Chicago Cubs. He lived in Lenzburg when he passed away.
- Mickey Haefner: Another baseball pitcher, he played for teams like the Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, and Boston Braves.
See also
In Spanish: Lenzburg (Illinois) para niños
