Medora, Illinois facts for kids
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Medora, Illinois
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Location in Macoupin County, Illinois
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 Medora, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Townships | Chesterfield, Shipman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 997.37/sq mi (384.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62063
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-48138 |
Medora is a small village located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 379 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from 419 people in 2010.
Where is Medora Located?
Medora is found on the western side of Macoupin County. It's right next to the border of Jersey County. Two main roads, Illinois Routes 111 and 267, run through the eastern part of the village.
These roads help connect Medora to other towns. For example, Route 111 and Route 267 go south about 9 miles to Brighton. Route 267 heads north for 13 miles to Greenfield. Route 111 goes northeast about 8 miles to Chesterfield. The county seat, Carlinville, is about 20 miles northeast.
The village covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Water from the village flows northwest into a stream that leads to Macoupin Creek. This creek is part of the larger Illinois River system.
Medora's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 397 | — | |
| 1890 | 470 | 18.4% | |
| 1900 | 449 | −4.5% | |
| 1910 | 444 | −1.1% | |
| 1920 | 483 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 367 | −24.0% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 19.3% | |
| 1950 | 432 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 447 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 505 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 532 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 420 | −21.1% | |
| 2000 | 501 | 19.3% | |
| 2010 | 419 | −16.4% | |
| 2020 | 379 | −9.5% | |
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Let's look at how Medora's population has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 501 people living in the village. These people lived in 175 different homes. Most of the people living in Medora were White. A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other races. Some residents were also Hispanic or Latino.
About 42% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were made up of married couples living together. The average household had about 2.86 people.
The age of people in Medora varied. About 32.7% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 12.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 32 years.
See also
In Spanish: Medora (Illinois) para niños
