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Naplate, Illinois
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Location in LaSalle County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle |
| Township | Ottawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 412 |
| • Density | 2,575.00/sq mi (997.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61350
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-51648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399435 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Naplate, Illinois |
| Website | https://villageofnaplate.com/ |
Naplate is a small village located in LaSalle County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 412 people lived there. It is part of the larger Ottawa area.
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History of Naplate
The name "Naplate" has an interesting story. It was created when the village was first formed. The name comes from a company that was the main employer in the area at the time: the National Plate Glass Company. People combined parts of the company's name to create "Naplate."
Geography and Location
Naplate is found in the middle part of LaSalle County. It sits on the north side of the Illinois River. This is just a short distance downstream from the city of Ottawa.
The village is quite small, covering an area of about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Nearby Natural Areas
Naplate is close to some beautiful natural spots. Buffalo Rock State Park and Starved Rock State Park are both located along the Illinois River, just west and southwest of the village. These parks are known for their amazing rock formations and hiking trails.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 783 | — | |
| 1960 | 738 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 686 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 581 | −15.3% | |
| 1990 | 609 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 523 | −14.1% | |
| 2010 | 496 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 412 | −16.9% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Naplate has changed. In 1950, there were 783 residents. By 2020, the population was 412 people.
Who Lives in Naplate?
In 2020, there were 231 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 20% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were made up of individuals living alone, especially those who were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Naplate in 2020 was about 51.5 years old. This means that half the population was younger than 51.5, and half was older.
