Martinton, Illinois facts for kids
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Martinton, Illinois
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Martinton water tower
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Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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 Martinton, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Martinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 334 |
| • Density | 1,218.98/sq mi (469.98/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60951
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-47280 |
Martinton is a small village in Illinois, United States. It is located in Iroquois County. In 2020, the village had a population of 334 people. Martinton is known for being a quiet, rural community.
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Where is Martinton?
Martinton is found in the northeastern part of Iroquois County. Its exact location is 40°54′55″N 87°43′35″W / 40.91528°N 87.72639°W. A major road, Illinois Route 1, runs along the western edge of the village.
This road connects Martinton to other towns. If you go north about 8 miles (13 km), you'll reach St. Anne. Traveling south about 10 miles (16 km) will take you to Watseka. Watseka is the main town in Iroquois County.
Size of the Village
Martinton is a small village in terms of its area. It covers about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Martinton's Population
The number of people living in Martinton has changed over the years. Here's a look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 142 | — | |
| 1890 | 125 | −12.0% | |
| 1900 | 319 | 155.2% | |
| 1910 | 312 | −2.2% | |
| 1920 | 250 | −19.9% | |
| 1930 | 261 | 4.4% | |
| 1940 | 280 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 292 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 314 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 278 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 363 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 299 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 375 | 25.4% | |
| 2010 | 381 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 334 | −12.3% | |
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Who Lives in Martinton?
According to the 2020 census, 334 people lived in Martinton. There were 142 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The village has a mix of age groups. About 23.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Martinton was about 45.2 years.
See also
In Spanish: Martinton para niños
