Nebo, Illinois facts for kids
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Nebo
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Location of Nebo in Pike County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 282 |
| • Density | 649.77/sq mi (251.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62355
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-51882 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399440 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Nebo, Illinois |
Nebo is a small village located in southern Pike County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 282 people lived there. Nebo has three churches within its village limits.
Village History
The first people to settle in the Nebo area arrived in 1832. A man named Silas Wilson started this first settlement. It was a bit north of where the village is today. The first baby was born there in 1835.
A post office opened in December 1852. The name "Nebo" might come from the Bible, where the name is mentioned many times. In the late 1860s, a railroad was built through Illinois. The current village of Nebo grew up around this new railroad.
Nebo officially became a village in 1894. This means it got special permission from the state of Illinois. In 1899, a big fire destroyed many businesses in Nebo. In 1911, a famous airplane called the Vin Fiz Flyer landed near the village. A bank was opened in Neb946. William J. Thornton, who was an Illinois state representative and businessman, also lived in Nebo.
Where is Nebo?
Nebo is located in Spring Creek Township. It covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People of Nebo
The number of people living in Nebo has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 136 | — | |
| 1890 | 453 | 233.1% | |
| 1900 | 508 | 12.1% | |
| 1910 | 520 | 2.4% | |
| 1920 | 549 | 5.6% | |
| 1930 | 484 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 521 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 413 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 441 | 6.8% | |
| 1970 | 454 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 487 | 7.3% | |
| 1990 | 402 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 408 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 340 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 282 | −17.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 408 people living in Nebo. These people made up 159 households and 109 families. Most people in the village were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 37.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (48.4%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.57 people. The average family had about 3.17 people.
The median age in Nebo was 35 years old in 2000. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 30.6% of the population was under 18. About 12.7% were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in Nebo was $29,000 in 2000. For families, it was $31,125. The average income per person was $12,468. About 20.1% of all people in Nebo lived below the poverty line. This included 24.6% of those under 18.
Education in Nebo
Students in Nebo attend schools that are part of the Pikeland District 10.
Village Festivals
Nebo holds a special festival every August. This festival celebrates the landing of the Vin Fiz airplane. This plane was the first to fly across North America in 1911.
See also
In Spanish: Nebo (Illinois) para niños
