Marquette Heights, Illinois facts for kids
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Marquette Heights
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Location of Marquette Heights in Tazewell County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Tazewell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,541 |
| • Density | 2,608.83/sq mi (1,007.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61554
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-47111 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395019 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Marquette Heights, Illinois |
Marquette Heights is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. It is a smaller city that is part of the larger Peoria area. In 2020, about 2,541 people lived here.
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About Marquette Heights
Marquette Heights is a city located in the state of Illinois. It is found in Tazewell County. The city is considered a suburb of Peoria, which is a larger city nearby. This means many people who live in Marquette Heights might work or go to school in Peoria.
Where is Marquette Heights?
Marquette Heights covers an area of about 0.97 square miles (2.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Marquette Heights has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,517 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,758 | 9.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,386 | 22.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,077 | −9.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,794 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,824 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,541 | −10.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,794 people living in Marquette Heights. There were 982 households, which means 982 different homes or groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.85 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 28.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the city was 34 years old.
Getting Around
Public transportation in Marquette Heights is provided by CityLink. They offer bus service on Route 23. This bus route connects Marquette Heights to downtown Peoria, downtown Pekin, and other places. This makes it easier for people to travel without needing a car.
See also
In Spanish: Marquette Heights para niños
