Neponset, Illinois facts for kids
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Neponset, Illinois
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Commercial Street in Neponset
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Location of Neponset in Bureau County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| Township | Neponset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.016 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.016 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Population
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| • Total | 427 |
| • Density | 420.3/sq mi (162.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61345
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-51999 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Neponset, Illinois |
Neponset is a small village located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It's a quiet place where about 427 people lived as of the 2020 census. Neponset is part of the larger Ottawa area, which is a group of towns and cities that are connected.
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Where is Neponset?
Neponset is located in the state of Illinois. It covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Neponset?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 652 | — | |
| 1890 | 542 | −16.9% | |
| 1900 | 516 | −4.8% | |
| 1910 | 542 | 5.0% | |
| 1920 | 476 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 520 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 520 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 501 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 495 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 507 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 575 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 529 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 519 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 473 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 427 | −9.7% | |
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In 2020, there were 427 people living in Neponset. These people lived in 149 different homes, and 100 of those were families. The village has about 420 people per square mile.
Most people living in Neponset are White (about 87%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 7% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Households
Out of all the homes in Neponset, about 29% had children under 18 living there. More than half (51%) were married couples living together. About 25% of homes had just one person living there.
The average home had about 3 people, and the average family had about 2.5 people.
Age Groups
The people in Neponset come in all ages:
- About 24% are under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% are between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% are between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.6% are between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.4% are 65 years old or older.
The average age in Neponset is about 36.5 years old. This means half the people are younger than 36.5, and half are older.
Money and Jobs
The average income for a household in Neponset was $54,750 per year. For families, the average income was $75,000 per year.
About 9% of families and 20% of all people in Neponset live below the poverty line. This includes about 29% of children under 18 and 14.5% of people aged 65 or older.
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Commercial Street in Neponset
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Location of Neponset in Bureau County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
See also
In Spanish: Neponset (Illinois) para niños
