Milton, Illinois facts for kids
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Milton
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Location of Milton in Pike County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 214 |
| • Density | 554.40/sq mi (214.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-49477 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399366 |
Milton is a small village located in Pike County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a history that dates back many years. In 2020, about 214 people lived there.
Milton's History
Milton has a history, like many small towns. A notable person who lived here was Charles E. Bolin. He was born in 1843 and passed away in 1924. Charles Bolin was important because he served as an Illinois state representative. This means he helped make laws for the state. He was also a businessman in the area.
Where is Milton Located?
Milton is found in the state of Illinois. It is located at specific coordinates: 39.564226 degrees North and 90.648769 degrees West.
The village of Milton covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Milton's Population
The number of people living in Milton has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 354 | — | |
| 1880 | 457 | 29.1% | |
| 1890 | 415 | −9.2% | |
| 1900 | 420 | 1.2% | |
| 1910 | 330 | −21.4% | |
| 1920 | 348 | 5.5% | |
| 1930 | 332 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 327 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 337 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 309 | −8.3% | |
| 1970 | 337 | 9.1% | |
| 1980 | 349 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 270 | −22.6% | |
| 2000 | 274 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 271 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 214 | −21.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 274 people living in Milton. These people lived in 107 different homes, and 77 of these were families. The village had about 731 people per square mile.
- Households: Out of 107 homes, about 33.6% had children under 18 living there.
- Families: About 56.1% of homes were married couples living together.
- Individuals: About 25.2% of all homes had people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Milton in 2000 was 34 years old. About 25.5% of the population was under 18. Also, 19.3% of the people were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Milton (Illinois) para niños
