Mounds, Illinois facts for kids
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Mounds
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Downtown Mounds in 2023
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Location of Mounds in Pulaski County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
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| • Total | 661 |
| • Density | 547.64/sq mi (211.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62964
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-50777 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395117 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Mounds, Illinois |
Mounds is a small city located in Pulaski County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 661 people lived there. It's a place with a rich history and a close-knit community.
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Exploring Mounds: Location and Size
Mounds is found at 37°6′53″N 89°11′57″W / 37.11472°N 89.19917°W. This means it's in the southern part of Illinois. The city covers a total area of about 1.22 square miles (3.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
A Look Back: The History of Mounds
The city of Mounds got its name from ancient earthwork mounds in the area. These mounds were built by prehistoric people long ago. They are important historical sites.
People of Mounds: Population Changes
The number of people living in Mounds has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 854 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,686 | 97.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,661 | 57.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,129 | −20.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,144 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,001 | −6.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,835 | −8.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,718 | −6.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,669 | −2.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,407 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,117 | −20.6% | |
| 2010 | 810 | −27.5% | |
| 2020 | 661 | −18.4% | |
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Who Lives in Mounds?
In 2020, Mounds had a population of 661 people. Most residents were African American, making up about 76% of the population. White people made up almost 20%. Other groups, like Native Americans and Asians, also live in Mounds. A small number of people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 407 households in the city. About 36% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.6 people. The median age in Mounds was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33, and half were older.
Learning in Mounds: Local Schools
Mounds has good schools for students from kindergarten to 12th grade.
- Meridian CUSD 101 is a school district located between Mounds and Mound City. It offers sports like basketball, baseball, and softball.
- Century School District 100 is another school district nearby. It is located close to Shawnee College. This school also has competitive sports teams.
Famous Faces: Notable People from Mounds
Some interesting people have come from Mounds:
- Ivory "Deek" Watson was born in Mounds. He was one of the original members of a famous singing group called The Ink Spots.
- Eric Hargan is another notable person from Mounds. He once served as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. This is a very important job in the U.S. government.
See also
In Spanish: Mounds (Illinois) para niños
