Mazon, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mazon
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The former Santa Fe station in Mazon
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Location of Mazon in Grundy County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Grundy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 979 |
| • Density | 1,626.25/sq mi (628.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60444
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| Area codes | 815 and 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-47787 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399282 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Mazon, Illinois |
Mazon is a small village located in Grundy County, Illinois, United States. Its name comes from a word in the Potawatomi language, meaning "nettles."
In 2020, about 979 people lived in Mazon. A very interesting fact about this area is that the Tully Monster, Illinois's official State Fossil, was first discovered nearby in Mazon Creek. Mazon was founded in 1876 and used to have a train station for the Santa Fe railway.
Where is Mazon?
Mazon is located in Mazon Township. It covers a total area of about 1.58 square kilometers (0.61 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People of Mazon
Mazon has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 447 | — | |
| 1910 | 471 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 442 | −6.2% | |
| 1930 | 526 | 19.0% | |
| 1940 | 512 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 586 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 683 | 16.6% | |
| 1970 | 727 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 828 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 764 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 904 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,015 | 12.3% | |
| 2020 | 979 | −3.5% | |
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In 2020, there were 979 people living in Mazon. These people lived in 477 different homes. About 26.8% of these homes had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in Mazon was about 36.6 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36.6, and half were older.
