Montrose, Illinois facts for kids
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Montrose, Illinois
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Location of Montrose in Cumberland County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham, Cumberland |
| Townships | St. Francis, Spring Point |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 210 |
| • Density | 329.67/sq mi (127.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62445
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-50283 |
| GNIS ID | 2399391 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Montrose, Illinois |
Montrose is a small village located in the state of Illinois, United States. It is found across two counties: Effingham County and Cumberland County. In 2020, the village had a population of 210 people.
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Where is Montrose Located?
Montrose is mainly in the northern part of Effingham County. A smaller part of the village reaches into southern Cumberland County. In the year 2000, all 257 people living in Montrose were counted as residents of Effingham County.
Important Roads in Montrose
A major road called U.S. Route 40 goes through Montrose. This road follows the path of an older, famous road known as the National Road. If you travel northeast on U.S. Route 40, you will reach Greenup in about 13 miles. If you go southwest, you will get to Effingham in about 9 miles.
Another big highway, Interstate 70, also passes by the northern side of the village. You can get onto Interstate 70 from Exit 105.
How Big is Montrose?
According to information from 2010, the total area of Montrose is about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Montrose?
This section shares information about the people living in Montrose, based on official counts.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Montrose has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1900 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 300 | — | |
| 1910 | 347 | 15.7% | |
| 1920 | 334 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 309 | −7.5% | |
| 1940 | 334 | 8.1% | |
| 1950 | 309 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 320 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 312 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 321 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 306 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 257 | −16.0% | |
| 2010 | 201 | −21.8% | |
| 2020 | 210 | 4.5% | |
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Montrose Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 210 people living in Montrose. These people lived in 91 different homes, and 61 of these were families. The village had about 330 people per square mile. There were 101 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Montrose were White (about 89.5%). A smaller number were Asian (about 4.3%). Some people identified as being from two or more races (about 5.7%). About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 91 households, about 24% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (about 56%) were married couples living together. About 8% of households had a female head of household without a husband present. About 33% of households were not families.
Roughly 27% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 5.5% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were about 2.7 people in each household and 2.2 people in each family.
Age Groups in Montrose
The ages of people in Montrose varied:
- About 15% were under 18 years old.
- About 16% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were about 117 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 104 males.
Income in Montrose
The average income for a household in Montrose was about $45,469 per year. For families, the average income was about $49,688 per year. The average income for each person in the village was about $21,355.
About 14.8% of families and 22.3% of all people in Montrose lived below the poverty line. This included about 45% of those under 18 years old. No one aged 65 or over was reported to be below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Montrose (Illinois) para niños
