Mechanicsburg, Illinois facts for kids
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Mechanicsburg
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Location of Mechanicsburg in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 586 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 662 |
| • Density | 639.00/sq mi (246.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62545
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-48021 |
Mechanicsburg is a small village located in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger Springfield area. In 2010, about 590 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 662.
Village Location and Size
Mechanicsburg is found at specific map coordinates: 39.809366 degrees North and 89.397445 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to information from 2010, the village covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 201 | — | |
| 1870 | 366 | — | |
| 1880 | 396 | 8.2% | |
| 1890 | 426 | 7.6% | |
| 1900 | 476 | 11.7% | |
| 1910 | 417 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 470 | 12.7% | |
| 1930 | 364 | −22.6% | |
| 1940 | 423 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 464 | 9.7% | |
| 1960 | 428 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 490 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 515 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 538 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 456 | −15.2% | |
| 2010 | 590 | 29.4% | |
| 2020 | 662 | 12.2% | |
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In the year 2000, Mechanicsburg had 456 residents living in 172 households. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of residents were African American or Asian.
Many households in Mechanicsburg had children under 18 living with them. Most families were made up of married couples. However, some households were led by a single parent, or were individuals living alone.
The population included people of all ages. About 29% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 10% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 34 years.
The typical income for a household in Mechanicsburg in 2000 was about $36,250 per year. For families, the average income was around $42,212. A small percentage of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Mechanicsburg (Illinois) para niños
