Mark, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Village of Mark
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Location of Mark in Putnam County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Granville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Population
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| • Total | 519 |
| • Density | 487.32/sq mi (188.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
61340
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| FIPS code | 17-46981 |
| Website | http://www.vil.mark.il.us/ |
Mark is a small village located in Putnam County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 519 people called Mark home. This village is part of the larger Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. Mark also has strong connections with its nearby community, Granville, Illinois.
The Story of Mark Village
The village of Mark was started in 1903. It was founded by the St. Paul Coal Company. They opened a coal mine here, and a man named James Cherry was in charge. The mine was later sold to Prairie State Coal in 1928. It continued to operate for many years until it finally closed down in 1940.
Where is Mark Located?
Mark is located in Illinois at these coordinates: 41°15′56″N 89°14′55″W / 41.265594°N 89.248521°W.
According to information from 2010, the village covers a total area of about 1.13 square miles. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Mark
Mark has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,025 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,300 | 26.8% | |
| 1930 | 472 | −63.7% | |
| 1940 | 529 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 449 | −15.1% | |
| 1960 | 445 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 379 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 424 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 391 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 491 | 25.6% | |
| 2010 | 555 | 13.0% | |
| 2020 | 519 | −6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 491 people living in Mark. These people lived in 192 households, and 139 of these were families. The village had about 605 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Mark were White (98.57%), and a small number were Native American (1.43%). About 4.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.3%) were married couples. The average household had 2.56 people, and the average family had 3.08 people. The median age in the village was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Mark (Illinois) para niños
