New Holland, Illinois facts for kids
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New Holland, Illinois
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Location in Logan County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Logan |
| Township | Sheridan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 887.10/sq mi (342.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62671
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-52545 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399467 |
| Wikimedia Commons | New Holland, Illinois |
New Holland is a small village located in Logan County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 275 people lived there. This was a slight increase from 269 people in 2010.
The Diffendefer family was the first to settle in this area. They played a big part in how the village started and grew. A post office was set up in New Holland way back in 1802.
Geography of New Holland
New Holland covers a total area of about 0.80 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Illinois Route 10 is an important road that passes right through the village.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 269 | — | |
| 1900 | 358 | 33.1% | |
| 1910 | 387 | 8.1% | |
| 1920 | 457 | 18.1% | |
| 1930 | 353 | −22.8% | |
| 1940 | 336 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 343 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 314 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 321 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 295 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 330 | 11.9% | |
| 2000 | 318 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 269 | −15.4% | |
| 2020 | 275 | 2.2% | |
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The population of New Holland has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 269 people. The population grew to its highest point in 1920 with 457 residents. Since then, the number of people living in New Holland has generally decreased.
In 2010, the village had 269 people. Most residents were White. A small number of people identified as Native American or from two or more races. There were also a few people of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 114 households in 2010. About 30 of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were owned by the people living in them.
Education in New Holland
Students in New Holland attend schools operated by the New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88. This district provides education for elementary and middle school students.
After middle school, students go to Lincoln Community High School. This high school serves students from New Holland and nearby areas.
The very first school in the community was started in 1787. It was run by a German Lutheran church and taught both English and German.
See also
In Spanish: New Holland (Illinois) para niños
