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Mendon, Illinois
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Location of Mendon in Adams County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Mendon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
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| • Total | 872 |
| • Density | 1,017.50/sq mi (393.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62351
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-48307 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399313 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Mendon, Illinois |
Mendon is a small village located in Adams County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 872 people lived there. It is part of the larger Quincy area.
The village got its name from Mendon, Massachusetts.
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History of Mendon
How Mendon Got Its Name
Mendon was first planned out in 1833. Back then, it was called Fairfield.
However, there was already another town named Fairfield in Illinois. So, the village decided to change its name to Mendon.
Geography of Mendon
Where is Mendon Located?
Mendon is in the northwest part of Adams County. Its exact location is 40°5′18″N 91°17′4″W / 40.08833°N 91.28444°W.
Size and Surroundings
The village covers an area of about 0.86 square miles (2.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Illinois Route 61 runs through the community. Illinois Route 336 is also nearby, about half a mile to the east. The city of Quincy is about eleven miles to the south-southwest. A small stream called Ursa Creek starts southeast of Mendon and flows past the south side of the village.
People of Mendon
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Mendon has changed over time. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 652 | — | |
| 1890 | 640 | −1.8% | |
| 1900 | 627 | −2.0% | |
| 1910 | 640 | 2.1% | |
| 1920 | 645 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 580 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 637 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 625 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 784 | 25.4% | |
| 1970 | 883 | 12.6% | |
| 1980 | 979 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 854 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 883 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 953 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 872 | −8.5% | |
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Who Lives in Mendon?
According to the 2020 census, there were 872 people living in Mendon. There were 394 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in Mendon are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds or are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
About 29.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 37.8 years.
Places to See
Lewis Round Barn
One important historical place in Mendon is the Lewis Round Barn. This unique building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
In Spanish: Mendon (Illinois) para niños
