New Milford, Illinois facts for kids
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New Milford
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| Village of New Milford | |
Location of New Milford in Winnebago County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Township | Rockford |
| Founded | 1835 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village President-trustee government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 794 |
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1,300 |
| • Density | 307.51/sq mi (118.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61109
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-52701 |
| Wikimedia Commons | New Milford, Illinois |
New Milford is a small village located in Winnebago County, Illinois, in the United States. It sits on the south side of the Kishwaukee River, looking towards the city of Rockford. New Milford is part of the larger Rockford area. In 2010, about 697 people lived there, which was more than the 541 people in 2000. By 2020, the population grew to 794 people.
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Where is New Milford Located?
New Milford is found at coordinates 42°11′0″N 89°4′16″W / 42.18333°N 89.07111°W. This means it's at a specific spot on the map.
Land and Water Area
According to information from 2010, New Milford covers a total area of about 1.48 square miles (3.83 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Nearby Places and Features
New Milford is on the southern edge of the Rockford city area. It is located right next to the Chicago Rockford International Airport on its east side. Also, Interstate 39, a major highway, is just to the west.
The village is trying to grow by adding more land, especially towards the Interstate 39/Baxter Road highway exit. This expansion would help New Milford create new business opportunities and keep the city of Rockford from completely surrounding it.
Who Lives in New Milford?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 199 | — | |
| 1960 | 402 | — | |
| 1970 | 669 | 66.4% | |
| 1980 | 687 | 2.7% | |
| 1990 | 463 | −32.6% | |
| 2000 | 541 | 16.8% | |
| 2010 | 697 | 28.8% | |
| 2020 | 794 | 13.9% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in New Milford, based on the census from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 541 people living in New Milford, spread across 239 homes. About 152 of these were family homes. The village had about 497 people per square mile (192 people per square kilometer). There were also 244 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Different Backgrounds
Most people in the village in 2000 were White (about 93.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.85%), Asian (1.48%), and people from other races (1.11%). About 1.66% of the population identified as being from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 3.14% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 239 homes, about 25.1% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 52.7%, were married couples living together. About 6.7% were homes where a single mother lived without a husband. About 36.4% of homes were not families.
Around 30.5% of all homes had just one person living there. About 8.8% of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.26 people per home and 2.80 people per family.
Age Groups
The population in New Milford was spread out across different age groups:
- 20.9% were under 18 years old.
- 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 33.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 114.7 males. If you looked only at adults (18 and over), for every 100 females, there were about 103.8 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in the village was $39,531. For families, the average income was $52,500. Men earned an average of $37,955, while women earned an average of $30,000. The per capita income (income per person) for the village was $22,937.
About 6.8% of families and 9.9% of all people in the village lived below the poverty line. This included 16.3% of those under 18 and 2.9% of those aged 65 or older.
