Murrayville, Illinois facts for kids
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Murrayville, Illinois
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Location in Morgan County, Illinois
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 Murrayville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 567 |
| • Density | 1,143.15/sq mi (441.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62668
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-51479 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399432 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Murrayville, Illinois |
Murrayville is a small village located in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 567 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
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Geography of Murrayville
Murrayville is in the southern part of Morgan County. It is about 11 miles (18 km) south of Jacksonville. Jacksonville is the main city and county seat for Morgan County.
Land Area of the Village
The U.S. Census Bureau states that Murrayville covers a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
Murrayville's population has changed over many years. In 2020, 567 people lived there. The village is a mix of different age groups and family types.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Murrayville has varied. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,160 | — | |
| 1880 | 385 | — | |
| 1890 | 422 | 9.6% | |
| 1900 | 467 | 10.7% | |
| 1910 | 450 | −3.6% | |
| 1920 | 523 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 502 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 478 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 405 | −15.3% | |
| 1960 | 442 | 9.1% | |
| 1970 | 595 | 34.6% | |
| 1980 | 712 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 673 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 644 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 587 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 567 | −3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Murrayville?
In 2000, there were 644 people living in Murrayville. These people lived in 243 households. Most of these households (182) were families.
Many households (35.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (65.8%) were married couples living together. About 22.2% of all households were single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
Age Groups in the Village
The population of Murrayville includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- 26.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 9.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the village was 36 years old.
Notable People from Murrayville
- Warren Wright was born in Murrayville. He later became an important politician. He served as the Illinois State Treasurer.
See also
In Spanish: Murrayville (Illinois) para niños
