Louisville, Illinois facts for kids
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Louisville, Illinois
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Location of Louisville in Clay County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,136 |
| • Density | 1,371.98/sq mi (529.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62858
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-44927 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Louisville, Illinois |
Louisville is a small village in Clay County, Illinois, United States. It is located along the Little Wabash River. In 2020, about 1,136 people lived there. Louisville is also the main town, or county seat, of Clay County.
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History of Louisville
The village of Louisville got its name from the Lewis family, who were early settlers in the area.
Grand Army of the Republic Post
A group called the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) had a local club in Louisville. This club was known as the Louisville Post, No. 249. It was named after William J. Stephenson. The club officially started on May 18, 1883. The GAR was an organization for soldiers who fought for the Union in the American Civil War.
Geography of Louisville
Louisville is located near the middle of Clay County. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°46′17″N 88°30′23″W / 38.77139°N 88.50639°W. U.S. Route 45, a major highway, goes right through the village. This road goes north about 25 miles (40 km) to Effingham. It also goes south about 8 miles (13 km) to Flora.
In 2021, Louisville covered a total area of about 0.83 square miles (2.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The Little Wabash River flows along the eastern side of the village.
Population and People
The population of Louisville has changed over many years. Here's how many people lived there at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 313 | — | |
| 1870 | 529 | 69.0% | |
| 1880 | 514 | −2.8% | |
| 1890 | 637 | 23.9% | |
| 1900 | 646 | 1.4% | |
| 1910 | 670 | 3.7% | |
| 1920 | 797 | 19.0% | |
| 1930 | 803 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 925 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 970 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 906 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,020 | 12.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,166 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,098 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,242 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,139 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,136 | −0.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,136 people living in Louisville. There were 527 households and 252 families. The village had about 1,372 people per square mile (529.5 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Louisville (about 93.22%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.26% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 21.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 35.86% were married couples. The average household had 2.63 people. The average family had 1.96 people.
The median age in the village was 44.8 years. This means half the people were younger than 44.8 and half were older. About 18.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 25.4% of the population was 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in Louisville was $35,298. For families, the median income was $48,750. The average income per person in the village was $23,773. Some families and individuals in the village had lower incomes.
Famous People from Louisville
- Bailey Zimmerman: A popular country music artist.
- Tom Richardson: A baseball player who was a pinch hitter for the St. Louis Browns. He was born in Louisville.
- John Riley Tanner: He served as the governor of Illinois from 1897 to 1901. His home and farm were in Louisville.
- Andy Haines: He is a hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.
