Mount Erie, Illinois facts for kids
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Mount Erie
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Location of Mount Erie in Wayne County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 255.21/sq mi (98.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62446
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17–50933 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399411 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Mount Erie, Illinois |
Mount Erie is a small village located in Wayne County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 98 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, like many small towns across America.
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Village Geography
Mount Erie covers a small area of land. According to the 2010 census, the village is about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) in size. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 294 | — | |
| 1890 | 266 | −9.5% | |
| 1900 | 308 | 15.8% | |
| 1910 | 299 | −2.9% | |
| 1920 | 230 | −23.1% | |
| 1930 | 176 | −23.5% | |
| 1940 | 200 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 149 | −25.5% | |
| 1960 | 134 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 149 | 11.2% | |
| 1980 | 135 | −9.4% | |
| 1990 | 137 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 105 | −23.4% | |
| 2010 | 88 | −16.2% | |
| 2020 | 98 | 11.4% | |
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The number of people living in Mount Erie has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, there were 294 residents. The population grew to 308 by 1900, which was its highest point. Since then, the number of people has generally decreased. By 2010, only 88 people lived in the village. However, the population saw a small increase to 98 people by 2020.
Who Lives in Mount Erie?
In 2000, there were 105 people living in Mount Erie. These people made up 47 households, and 32 of these were families. Most residents were White. A small number of people identified as being from two or more races, or as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Mount Erie had about 2.23 people. The average family had about 2.66 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The population of Mount Erie in 2000 included people of all ages.
- About 24.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.9% were 65 years old or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
Money and Living in Mount Erie
In 2000, the median income for a household in Mount Erie was $23,750 per year. For families, the median income was $33,333 per year. The average income per person in the village was $10,532.
Some families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included about 12.5% of families and 19.2% of all residents. A higher percentage of young people (under 18) and older adults (over 64) were in this group.
Famous People from Mount Erie
- Bill Yohe: He was a professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman for the Washington Senators team.
