Liverpool, Illinois facts for kids
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Liverpool, Illinois
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Location of Liverpool in Fulton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Liverpool |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 94 |
| • Density | 1,119.05/sq mi (431.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61543
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-44121 |
| GNIS ID | 2398456 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Liverpool, Illinois |
Liverpool is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, the village had a population of 94 people.
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History of Liverpool
Liverpool was first settled a long time ago, in 1826. This means people started building homes and living there almost 200 years ago.
Early Development
In the 1830s, several mills were built in the area. Mills are places where things like grain are ground into flour. This was important for the early settlers.
Road Connections
By 1850, a special road called a "plank road" was built. This road connected Liverpool to a nearby town called Canton, Illinois. Plank roads were made of wooden planks, which helped people travel more easily.
Geography of Liverpool
Liverpool is found in the eastern part of Fulton County. It sits right on the north bank of the Illinois River. The river is a major waterway in Illinois.
Location and Nearby Cities
The village is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Lewistown. Lewistown is the main town, or county seat, for Fulton County. Liverpool is also about 34 miles (55 km) southwest of Peoria, a larger city.
Land and Water Area
According to recent information, Liverpool covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.00 square miles (0.00 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Liverpool is a small village. Its population has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population of Liverpool has changed:
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| 1880 | 129 | — | |
| 1960 | 184 | — | |
| 1970 | 218 | 18.5% | |
| 1980 | 243 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 129 | −46.9% | |
| 2000 | 119 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 129 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 94 | −27.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 94 people living in Liverpool. These people lived in 63 households.
Community Life
About 27% of the households in Liverpool had children under 18 living there. Many households were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The median age of people in Liverpool was about 46.9 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46.9, and half were older.
Transportation
Liverpool is easy to reach by road.
Major Roads
The village is located close to U.S. Route 24 and Illinois Route 78. These are important roads that connect Liverpool to other towns and cities.
Airports for Travel
For commercial flights, the closest airport is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport. If people need to travel internationally, they usually go to Chicago's larger airports. These include Midway and O'Hare airports.
See also
In Spanish: Liverpool (Illinois) para niños
