Mill Creek, Illinois facts for kids
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Mill Creek
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Location of Mill Creek in Union County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 59 |
| • Density | 156.91/sq mi (60.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62952
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-49178 |
Mill Creek is a small village located in Union County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 59 people. It is a quiet community in the southern part of Illinois.
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Where is Mill Creek Located?
Mill Creek is found in the western part of the Mill Creek floodplain. This area is just north of the border between Union and Alexander counties.
A road called Illinois Route 127 goes right through the village. This road connects Mill Creek to other towns. To the north, it leads to Jonesboro, which is about seven miles away. To the south, it goes to Cairo, about 24 miles away.
Size of the Village
Mill Creek is a small village in terms of its area. In 2010, its total area was about 0.386 square miles (1.00 km2). Most of this area, about 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), is land. A very small part, about 0.006 square miles (0.02 km2), is water.
How Many People Live in Mill Creek?
The number of people living in Mill Creek has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 273 | — | |
| 1910 | 221 | −19.0% | |
| 1920 | 209 | −5.4% | |
| 1930 | 173 | −17.2% | |
| 1940 | 210 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 127 | −39.5% | |
| 1960 | 102 | −19.7% | |
| 1970 | 78 | −23.5% | |
| 1980 | 97 | 24.4% | |
| 1990 | 87 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 76 | −12.6% | |
| 2010 | 65 | −14.5% | |
| 2020 | 59 | −9.2% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 76 people living in Mill Creek. These people lived in 29 different homes, and 18 of these were families. The village had 31 housing units in total. At that time, all the residents were White.
Many homes (44.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (55.2%) were married couples living together. About 27.6% of all homes were single individuals. Some people (10.3%) lived alone and were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.62 people in each home and 3.26 people in each family.
The age of the people in Mill Creek varied:
- 31.6% were under 18 years old.
- 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 39.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 14.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 117 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Mill Creek was $16,563. For families, the average income was $25,417. Men earned about $21,875 on average, while women earned about $15,000. The per capita income (income per person) for the village was $8,317.
About 36.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 33.3% of those under 18 and 50.0% of those over 64 years old.
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Location of Mill Creek in Union County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
See also
In Spanish: Mill Creek (Illinois) para niños
