Naples, Illinois facts for kids
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Naples
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Location of Naples in Scott County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Scott |
| Incorporated | February 1, 1839 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 100 |
| • Density | 165.29/sq mi (63.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62665
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-51661 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396795 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Naples, Illinois |
Naples is a small town located in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. In 2020, about 100 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
History of Naples
Naples became an official town on February 1, 1839. An important historical event, the Potawatomi Trail of Death, passed through this area in 1838. This was when the Potawatomi people were forced to move from their lands.
Geography and Location
Naples is found at coordinates 39°45′14″N 90°36′29″W / 39.75389°N 90.60806°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Naples
The number of people living in Naples has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 442 | — | |
| 1890 | 452 | 2.3% | |
| 1900 | 398 | −11.9% | |
| 1910 | 457 | 14.8% | |
| 1920 | 384 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 252 | −34.4% | |
| 1940 | 260 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 141 | −45.8% | |
| 1960 | 92 | −34.8% | |
| 1970 | 100 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 128 | 28.0% | |
| 1990 | 130 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 134 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 130 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 100 | −23.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 134 people living in Naples. Most of the people were White (98.51%). A small number were Native American (0.75%) or from other backgrounds (0.75%). About 4.48% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 45 households in the town. Many of these households (51.1%) had children under 18 living with them. About 46.7% were married couples living together. The average household had almost 3 people.
The population was quite young, with 34.3% of residents being under 18 years old. About 33.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 30 years, meaning half the people were younger than 30 and half were older.
See also
Learn more about Naples, Illinois in Spanish for kids: Naples (Illinois) para niños
