Metcalf, Illinois facts for kids
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Metcalf
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Location of Metcalf in Edgar County, Illinois.
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 Metcalf
Location in Edgar County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Edgar |
| Township | Young America |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 139 |
| • Density | 234.01/sq mi (90.38/km2) |
| ZIP code |
61940
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17–48632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399327 |
Metcalf is a small village located in Edgar County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Young America Township. According to the 2020 census, about 139 people live there.
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Metcalf's Location and Size
Metcalf is a small place. Based on the 2010 census, its total area is about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Metcalf?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 50 | — | |
| 1890 | 244 | 388.0% | |
| 1900 | 429 | 75.8% | |
| 1910 | 449 | 4.7% | |
| 1920 | 509 | 13.4% | |
| 1930 | 401 | −21.2% | |
| 1940 | 328 | −18.2% | |
| 1950 | 312 | −4.9% | |
| 1960 | 278 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 269 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 278 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 227 | −18.3% | |
| 2000 | 213 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 189 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 139 | −26.5% | |
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The number of people living in Metcalf has changed over time. In 1880, only 50 people lived there. The population grew quite a bit until 1920, when it reached its highest point of 509 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
According to the 2020 census, 139 people lived in Metcalf. There were 113 households and 92 families. This means there were about 234 people per square mile.
Most people in Metcalf are White, making up about 93.53% of the population. A small number of people are African American or Native American. Some people also identify with two or more races. About 1.44% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Metcalf
The people in Metcalf are of different ages. About 21.3% of the population is under 18 years old. This means many families with children live in the village. About 22.2% of the people are 65 years old or older. The average age in Metcalf is about 44.4 years.
Income and Households
In 2020, the average income for a household in Metcalf was about $45,919 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $46,691. These numbers help us understand the economic situation of the village.
Most households in Metcalf are made up of married couples living together. About 46.9% of households have children under 18 living with them. This shows that Metcalf is a place where many families raise their kids.
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Metcalf from the south
See also
In Spanish: Metcalf (Illinois) para niños
