Loda, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Loda, Illinois
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Village
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Loda Township Library
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Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Loda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 242.67/sq mi (93.72/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60948
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-44264 |
Loda is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Loda Township. In 2020, about 356 people lived there.
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Discovering Loda, Illinois
What is the History of Loda?
The village of Loda got its name from a poem called "Cath-Loda" by Ossian. A post office has been open in Loda since 1880.
Where is Loda Located?
Loda is in the southwestern part of Iroquois County, Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°30′59″N 88°4′26″W / 40.51639°N 88.07389°W.
U.S. Route 45 goes right through the middle of the village. This road can take you about 6 miles north to Buckley, Illinois or 4 miles south to Paxton, Illinois. Interstate 57 also passes by the west side of Loda, but there isn't a direct exit into the village from it.
Loda covers a total area of about 1.48 square miles (3.82 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.47 square miles (3.80 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Bayles Lake: A Nearby Water Spot
Just west of Loda, you'll find Bayles Lake. This is a freshwater reservoir. It was created from Spring Creek, which flows north into the Iroquois River. The Iroquois River is part of the Kankakee River system.
Who Lives in Loda?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 635 | — | |
| 1890 | 598 | −5.8% | |
| 1900 | 668 | 11.7% | |
| 1910 | 603 | −9.7% | |
| 1920 | 530 | −12.1% | |
| 1930 | 499 | −5.8% | |
| 1940 | 507 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 559 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 585 | 4.7% | |
| 1970 | 525 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 486 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 390 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 419 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 407 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 356 | −12.5% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 356 people lived in Loda. There were 134 households in the village.
Most of the people in Loda, about 86%, are White. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 7.58% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Loda was about 33.8 years old. About 27.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
The average income for a household in Loda was around $50,714 per year. For families, the average income was about $63,125.
Notable People from Loda
Some interesting people have connections to Loda:
- Irene L. Beland: She was a well-known nursing educator.
- Robert D. Foster: He was a doctor and an early member of the Latter Day Saint movement.
- Hugh Doak Rankin: He was a talented artist.
See also
- In Spanish: Loda (Illinois) para niños
