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Nason, Illinois
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Location of Nason in Jefferson County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Elk Prairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 218.44/sq mi (84.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62816
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-51726 |
| GNIS ID | 2395157 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Nason, Illinois |
Nason is a small city in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. In 2010, 236 people lived there. This made Nason the city with the fewest people in Illinois. It is part of the Mount Vernon area.
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Exploring Nason's Location
Nason is in the southern part of Jefferson County. It is about 12 miles (19 km) south of Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon is the main city of the county.
Nason is located between the two northern parts of Rend Lake. This lake is a large water storage area built on the Big Muddy River. The city covers an area of about 0.91 square miles (2.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Nason's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 261 | — | |
| 1940 | 271 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 199 | −26.6% | |
| 1960 | 188 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 186 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 272 | 46.2% | |
| 1990 | 235 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 234 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 236 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 199 | −15.7% | |
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The number of people living in Nason has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 234 people living in the city. There were 101 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people living in Nason in 2000 were White. A very small number were from other backgrounds. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 22% of households in Nason had children under 18. More than half of the households were married couples. About 29% of households were made up of single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had about 2.3 people. The average family had about 2.8 people.
Age Groups in Nason
The population of Nason in 2000 included people of all ages. About 17% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 29%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 17% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Nason was 40 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Nason was $33,125 per year. For families, the average income was $34,375. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the city was $15,866.
A small number of people in Nason lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes. This included some people over 64 years old.
See also
You can also find information about Nason (Illinois) for kids in Spanish: Nason (Illinois) para niños
