Lyndon, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lyndon
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Lyndon bridge
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Location of Lyndon in Whiteside County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 537 |
| • Density | 709.38/sq mi (273.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61261
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-45278 |
Lyndon is a small village located in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 537 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
Where is Lyndon Located?
Lyndon is found at specific coordinates: 41.716821 degrees North and -89.923186 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.78 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.13%, is water.
Lyndon's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 557 | — | |
| 1890 | 461 | −17.2% | |
| 1900 | 430 | −6.7% | |
| 1910 | 390 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 325 | −16.7% | |
| 1930 | 383 | 17.8% | |
| 1940 | 476 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 594 | 24.8% | |
| 1960 | 677 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 673 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 777 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 615 | −20.8% | |
| 2000 | 566 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 648 | 14.5% | |
| 2020 | 537 | −17.1% | |
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In 2000, 566 people lived in Lyndon. There were 236 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The population of Lyndon has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there in different census years in the table above.
Lyndon is sometimes called the "Crow Capital of the World." This is because of a past celebration called the Crow Festival. The village even had a real crow as its official mascot, named Rocky the Crow!
Lyndon is also famous for Wright's Easter Egg Hunt. This big event happens every year in Richmond Park. It's one of the largest free Easter egg hunts in Illinois for small towns. In 2018, about 4,000 people came to join the fun!
Schools in Lyndon
Students in Lyndon attend public schools that are part of the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3. This district serves several nearby towns.
There is also a private school option nearby. Christ Lutheran School is located in Sterling. It welcomes students from different religious backgrounds. This school is part of a large network of Protestant schools in the United States. It teaches students from age 3 up to 8th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Lyndon (Illinois) para niños
