Mansfield, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mansfield
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Mansfield Post Office
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Location of Mansfield in Piatt County, Illinois.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Piatt |
| Township | Blue Ridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 928 |
| • Density | 1,826.77/sq mi (705.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61854
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-46487 |
| GNIS ID | 2399244 |
Mansfield is a small village located in Piatt County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 906 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 928 people.
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History of Mansfield
Mansfield became an official village around 1870. People aren't completely sure how it got its name! Some think it was named after John Mansfield, who was an officer during the Civil War.
Other ideas suggest it might have been named after different people named Mansfield. These include Jared Mansfield, an early American surveyor, or J.L. Mansfield, who was known for helping the local community. It's also possible the village was named after the city of Mansfield, Ohio, which was itself named after Jared Mansfield.
Where is Mansfield?
Mansfield is located at 40°12′46″N 88°30′27″W / 40.21278°N 88.50750°W.
According to the 2010 census, Mansfield covers a total area of about 0.555 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.53 square miles (1.37 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.025 square miles (0.065 square kilometers), is water.
Mansfield's Population
The number of people living in Mansfield has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 398 | — | |
| 1890 | 533 | 33.9% | |
| 1900 | 708 | 32.8% | |
| 1910 | 681 | −3.8% | |
| 1920 | 669 | −1.8% | |
| 1930 | 681 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 693 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 665 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 743 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 870 | 17.1% | |
| 1980 | 921 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 929 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 949 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 906 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 928 | 2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 949 people living in Mansfield. About 31.3% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the village was 39 years old.
Schools in Mansfield
Mansfield is home to Blue Ridge Intermediate Junior High School. This school is part of the Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18.
Younger students who are in elementary school and older students in high school attend other schools in the district. These schools, Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School and Blue Ridge High School, are located in the nearby town of Farmer City.
Images for kids
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Northern Piatt County Fire Protection District Fire Station in Mansfield
See also
In Spanish: Mansfield (Illinois) para niños
