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Long Creek, Illinois
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Location in Macon County, Illinois
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 Long Creek, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Township | Long Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 672 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,261 |
| • Density | 446.37/sq mi (172.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62521
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-44498 |
Long Creek is a small village located in Macon County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,261 people lived there. It is part of the larger Decatur, Illinois area.
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History of Long Creek Village
Long Creek gets its name from a stream that flows through the area.
Early Settlers and Native Americans
The first people to settle here arrived in 1828. They came from North Carolina. These early settlers built log cabins and started to improve the land around them.
In the fall of 1828, a group of Native Americans from the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma came to the area. They set up their camp along Long Creek. They tried to hunt, trap, and fish. However, they didn't have much luck finding game. Because of this, they started taking hogs and poultry from the settlers. Eventually, the Native Americans moved on to other areas.
Growth and Community Buildings
More settlers arrived in the early 1830s. The community began to grow. The first schoolhouse was built in 1834. This building was important because it was also used as a place for people to worship. Later, the first church was built in 1842.
Geography of Long Creek
Long Creek is located in the eastern part of Macon County. Its exact location is 39°48′32″N 88°51′24″W / 39.80889°N 88.85667°W.
Location and Nearby Towns
The village is next to the city of Decatur to the northwest. Decatur is the main city in the county. To the southwest, Long Creek borders the village of Mount Zion.
U.S. Route 36 runs along the northern edge of Long Creek. This highway goes northwest about 6 miles (10 km) to the center of Decatur. It also goes east about 31 miles (50 km) to Tuscola.
Land and Water Features
The village of Long Creek covers an area of about 2.83 square miles (7.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The stream called Long Creek flows through the middle of the village. It runs west and connects to Finley Creek. Finley Creek is part of the southeast arm of Lake Decatur. Lake Decatur is a large reservoir on the Sangamon River.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,250 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,364 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,328 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,261 | −5.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,364 people living in Long Creek. There were 486 households and 408 families. The village had about 513 people per square mile (198 people per square kilometer).
Population Makeup
Most of the people in the village were White (98.61%). A small number were African American (0.44%), Native American (0.15%), or Asian (0.29%). Some people were from other races or had two or more races. About 0.51% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 486 households, 38.5% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (74.1%) were married couples living together. About 13.8% of all households were individuals living alone. About 6.6% of those living alone were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.81 people, and the average family had 3.08 people.
Age Distribution
The population of Long Creek was spread out by age. About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 29.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. And 8.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 39 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Long Creek (Illinois) para niños
